Charles Austin
Hometown: San Marcos, TX
Sport: Track & Field
Years Played: 1986-1990
Hall of Honor Induction: 2002

Athletic Honors:
Four-time All Conference...Two-time All American Indoor Track & Field...Two-time All American Outdoor Track & Field...Outdoor Track & Field National Champion.

SWT Activities:
Phi Beta Sigma

Career Summary:
Professional High Jumper. Captain of 2000 Olympics...Six time National Champion..Outdoor World Championship...Olympic Gold Medalist in High Jump 1996...1997 Indoor World Champion...1998 World Cup Champion...1998 Silver Medalist Goodwill Games...1999 Bronze Medalist Indoor World Championship...Holds Olympic record at 7' 10" and in 1991 set American Record for 7' 10.5".

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