Clemson To Continue Sponsorship of Menâs Track & Field and Cross Country The decision comes after revised financial projections show the impacts of COVID-19, while significant, did not harm the University in as drastic a way as anticipated. (Source: Clemson Athletics) By Clemson Athletics | April 22, 2021 at 5:20 PM EDT - Updated April 22 at 5:36 PM Clemson, S.C. - Following months of discussion with student-athletes, their representatives, families, supporters and others, Clemson University and the Department of Athletics announced today it will continue menâs outdoor and indoor track & field and cross country programs as varsity sports. In addition, Clemson Athletics will add one or more womenâs varsity sports in its continuing commitment to gender equity and to supporting our female studentsâ championship aspirations. A decision on which sport(s) to be added will be made in the near future.