Blackett named third-ever women’s track and field, cross country head coach

Andrea Blackett '97 has been named the third-ever head coach for the women's track and field/cross country program. Blackett will take over the program effective on July 1, following the retirement of longtime head coach Jim Bevan.

Rice Vice President and Director of Athletics Tommy McClelland announced on Tuesday that Andrea Blackett '97 has been named the third-ever head coach for the women's track and field/cross country program. Blackett will take over the program effective on July 1, following the retirement of longtime head coach Jim Bevan.

Link: https://riceowls.com/news/2026/5/12/womens-track-field-blackett-named-third-ever-womens-track-and-field-cross-country-head-coach

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