WVU Sports Hall of Fame
Garnet Edwards
- Induction:
- 2001
- Class:
- 1980
A native of Havaco, West Virginia, Garnet Edwards, one of the fastest men in America when he ran track for the Mountaineers from 1977-80, finished second in the 60-meter indoor hurdles at the 1979 NCAA championships.
Edwards held seven school records when he graduated; he is still the WVU record holder in the 55-meter hurdles (7.09), the 110 high hurdles (13.44), the 400 hurdles (51.77) and the indoor long jump (25'1.25"). His time of 10.25 in the 100-meter dash is second in WVU history only to Olympic gold medalist James Jett.
Edwards was also a member of the Mountaineer football program.
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