Lincoln University Athletics

A champion track athlete for Lincoln, Albert Wheatfall set school records in the 100-yard dash, 220-yard dash an the 4x100m relay during his time with the Blue Tigers. Wheatfall led Lincoln to the 1964 MWAA Track & Field Championship, giving LU its first league title in that sport since 1957. In the championship meet, Wheatfall, a co-captain on the team, set conference records with winning times of 21.2 in the 220-yard dash and 40.9 in the 4x100m relay and also was the winner of the 100-yard dash with a time of 9.9. Wheatfall also helped Lincoln win the 1965 NCAA Midwest Regional Championship, setting meet records with wins in the 100-yard dash (9.5) and 200-yard dash (21.3).