CIAA Hall of Fame Members
A 1993 graduate of Saint Augustine’s College, Pettigrew's reached the mountain top in 1991 when he claimed the World 400 Meter Champion in Tokyo, earning a Gold Medal for his performance. Additionally, he secured a Silver Medal as part of the World 4x400 Meter Relay team. Pettigrew's dominance extended to the U.S. track and field scene, where he became a three-time U.S. 400 Meter Champion in 1989, 1991, and 1994.
As a collegiate athlete, Pettigrew achieved remarkable success, earning 10 NCAA Division II National Championships. He secured two NCAA Division II 400 Meter Outdoor National titles in 1991 and 1992, breaking records and tying championship meet records along the way. His excellence continued with two NCAA Division II 400 Meter Indoor National Championships, as well as championships in the 4x100 Relay and 4x400 Relay, both outdoors and indoors, in 1991 and 1992.
His impact on Saint Augustine's College's track and field program was instrumental in the team's success, contributing to four NCAA Division II Team Championships. The pinnacle of this success came with back-to-back NCAA Division II Men’s Outdoor National Titles in 1991 and 1992.
In recognition of his outstanding career, Pettigrew was rightfully inducted into the Saint Augustine’s University Hall of Fame in 1993. The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) also honored his contributions by inducting him into their Hall of Fame in 2000.
Beyond his illustrious career as an athlete, Pettigrew continued to contribute to the sport as an Assistant Track Coach at both the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Saint Augustine’s University, demonstrating his commitment to nurturing the next generation of track and field talent.
Antonio Pettigrew's legacy lives on in the record books of track and field, remembered not only for his remarkable achievements but also for his dedication to the development of future athletes.