Vin Lananna

Vin Lananna is the Director of Track and Field and Cross Country at the University of Virginia. Prior to joining the UVA Cavaliers in September 2019, he served as director of track at Stanford (1992-2003) and Oregon (2005-2012), earning his title as one of the most respected and successful track and field and cross country coaches in the country. During his 3+ decades as a head coach, he led his teams to win 11 NCAA team championships and 42 conference championships, as well as produced numerous NCAA individual champions and Olympic medalists. A five-time NCAA cross country coach of the year, Lananna was inducted into the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association’s Hall of Fame in 2012.