Kentucky has named Lonnie Green, former Purdue head coach, as its new track and field and cross country head coach, athletics director Mitch Barnhart announced Tuesday.
“Lonnie is a quality person who shares our commitment to fostering growth and continuing to build our track and field and cross country programs in all facets,” Barnhart said in a press release. “I had the pleasure of watching him and his team in person last month at nationals and was so impressed by the energy and unity of his team. Getting a chance to spend time with him during the interview process only solidified the impression he made.