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WOMEN'S TRACK & FIELD

 

Josh Linker 2007 State Decathlon Champion


In the past seven years, Delta's Track and Field Program has had 10 State Champions and 14 NorCal Champions. Only two other schools in Northern California have done better.

New Hammer Throw Facilities

Completed Fall 2008

 


 

 

 

 


If you are interested in the men's track program at Delta College, please submit the first contact form below.

Track & Field First Contact Form

Please join us on Friday March 5, 2009 at 11:00 am as we dedicate the new track in honor of longtime Cross Country and Track & Field Coach Merv Smith. 

 

Merv Smith attended Modesto High School where he lettered in basketball, football and his specialty track.  He then attended Modesto Junior College where he lettered in football and track.  Merv transferred to San Jose State University and was coached under Bud Winters for three years.

Merv was the Head Track Coach at Yuba College two years prior to becoming Head Track & Field Coach at San Joaquin Delta College spanning 27 years.

Merv established running camps, featuring famous coaches, such as Art Lydiard.  He was a consultant for the St. Thomas Olympic Track Team. His wins included:

7 Cross Country League Championships

4 Northern California Cross Country Championships

3 Northern California Track Championships

15 State Individuals

1 Junior International Champion in the Steeple Chase

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

San Joaquin Delta College
5151 Pacific Ave
Stockton, California 95207
(209) 954-5151