Middle Tennessee State University Athletics
Hall of Fame
Brian Oldfield
- Induction:
- 2000
- Class:
- 1971
One of the MT track and field's first superstars, Brian Oldfield set school records in the shot put in 1966 - 57' 7" indoors and 59' 2" outdoors. An outgoing, colorful athlete, after graduation, Oldfield was a member of the 1972 U.S. Olympic team and placed sixth.
In 1974, using the spin technique, Oldfield set the professional world shot put record at 75' 0," a feat that earned him fame as the first Blue Raider to make the cover of "Sports Illustrated." In 2000, he was named an honorable mention to Track and Field News' Men's All-Century Team. Oldfield went on to a career as a sports broadcaster and a college coach.
In 1974, using the spin technique, Oldfield set the professional world shot put record at 75' 0," a feat that earned him fame as the first Blue Raider to make the cover of "Sports Illustrated." In 2000, he was named an honorable mention to Track and Field News' Men's All-Century Team. Oldfield went on to a career as a sports broadcaster and a college coach.
Blue Raider Breakdown Postgame Show - October 8th
Thursday, October 09
MTSU Football vs. Missouri State post-game press conference – 10/8/25
Thursday, October 09
MTSU Football vs. Missouri State post-game press conference – 10/8/25
Wednesday, October 08
Middle Made Moments - MTSU Volleyball clean sweep - October 7th
Tuesday, October 07
