LILBURN, Ga. (Aug. 12) – California University of Pennsylvania head track & field coach Roger Kingdom will be inducted into the USA Track & Field (USATF) Georgia Hall of Fame as an inaugural member this weekend.

Kingdom, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, was born in Vienna, Ga., which is over two hours south of Atlanta. As a junior and senior at Vienna High School, he captured state titles in three events: the 120-yard hurdles, the high jump and the discus. Kingdom was also awarded the Outstanding Track & Field Athlete in Georgia after both his junior and senior seasons.

A former two-sport athlete at Pitt, Kingdom then became one of the most prominent track & field athletes in American history, winning gold medals at the 1984 and 1988 in the 110-meter hurdles. He also was the former world and American record holder in the 110 hurdles and was a five-time United States Outdoor Champion.

Kingdom is one of eight former track & field standouts being inducted into the USATF Georgia Hall of Fame on Sunday, Aug. 14, in Lilburn, Ga. Joining Kingdom as inaugural members of the Hall of Fame are Alice Coachman, Al Mead, Edwin Moses, Gwen Torrence, Forrect Towns, Wyomia Tyus and Dr. LeRoy Walker.

The USATF Georgia Hall of Fame was established to recognize the outstanding achievements of individuals involved in the sport, while living within the geographic boundaries of the Georgia. The Hall of Fame is open to athletes, coaches, officials, administrators and contributors.