The annual meet honors the memory of Jimmy Carnes, a legendary track and field figure in the region and nationally. Carnes was the UF track and field coach from 1964-76 and head coach of the 1980 U.S.
Among her many honors and awards, Manning-Mims was named North American Athlete of the Year in 1967 and 1969 and was named to the All-Time, All-Star, Indoor Track and Field Team in 1982. She was ...