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History
Serving as the outdoor home to the most successful program in NCAA history, John McDonnell Field is one of the top outdoor track and field facilities in the nation. Named for legendary head coach John McDonnell, the winner of 40 NCAA national championships during his career at Arkansas, the facility will add to its list of competition duties with the recent announcement as the host of the 2014 NCAA West Preliminary
The state-of-the-art competition areas include a nine-lane Mondo track, a grass infield as well as a full hammer cage and multiple throw areas. The pole vault and jumping pits are reversible and contain two sets of runways to accommodate multiple events. Capacity is currently set at 7,000 with the potential to hold 10,000 with additional construction.
Stadium Facts
| CAPACITY | DEDICATED | NAMED FOR |
|---|---|---|
| 7,000 | September 26, 1998 | John McDonnell |
| ALL-TIME TOP 10 SINGLE-MEET ATTENDANCE FIGURES | ||
|---|---|---|
| Event | Date | Attendance |
| NCAA Championships | June 12, 2009 | 5,430 |
| NCAA Championships | June 13, 2009 | 5,212 |
| NCAA Championships | June 11, 2009 | 5,206 |
| NCAA Championships | June 10, 2009 | 4,816 |
| SEC Championships | May 14, 2006 | 4,132 |
| NCAA Mideast Championships | May 31, 2008 | 3,784 |
| SEC Championships | May 13, 2006 | 3,468 |
| NCAA Mideast Championships | May 30, 2008 | 2,850 |
| SEC Championships | May 12, 2006 | 1,746 |
| SEC Championships | May 11, 2006 | 562 |
