Carmelita Jeter

Carmelita Jeter (JETT-er) was named the new head coach of the track & field and cross country programs at UNLV, Director of Athletics Erick Harper announced on May 24, 2023. Jeter, a former Olympic Champion, comes to Las Vegas after serving as assistant coach at USC for the last two years. She has also coached at Alabama, Missouri State and Cal State Dominguez Hills.

After the first academic year with Jeter at the helm, she helped the lead the program to several accolades both in and out of athletics. During the cross country season, the Rebels featured their first All-Mountain West competitor runner since 2008 after Natalia Ruiz placed 14th at the Mountain West Championships.

Olympic Gold Medalist - 4x100m Relay (2012)

Olympic Silver Medalist - 100m (2012)

Olympic Bronze Medalist - 200m (2012)

2x World Champion

4x100m World Record Holder

Third fastest American sprinter of all time

Coached the NCAA Champions in the 4x100m Relay

Coached the first 60m NCAA Champion in USC History