Sept. 18, 2002

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- The Atlantic Coast Conference 50th Anniversary Women's Indoor Track & Field Team was announced today by Commissioner John Swofford. The 51-member team was voted on by the nine league institutions as decided by the league's 50th Anniversary Committee.

North Carolina led all league schools with 15 members on the Golden Anniversary team while Clemson was second with nine honorees. Virginia had seven runners selected, followed by Georgia Tech (6), Florida State (5), Maryland and Wake Forest with three apiece, NC State (2), and Duke with one.

The ACC's 50th Anniversary Women's Indoor Track & Field team, in alphabetical order, is as follows:

Natasha Alleyne, Georgia Tech (1988-1991)
Alleyne was Tech's first individual national champion, claiming the 1992 NCAA high jump title ... also won the ACC title in the high jump that season ... earned All-ACC and All-America honors as a senior ... holds Tech's indoor records in the high jump (6'2.25") and triple jump (41'9.75").

Ayo Atterberry, North Carolina (1991-1994)
All-American in 55-yard hurdles in 1993 and 1994 ... ACC champion in the 55-yard hurdles in 1993 and 1994.

Kim Austin, North Carolina (1987-1990)
All-American triple jumper in 1989 and 1990 ... 1990 All-American for the long jump and 55-meter hurdles ... ACC champion 60-yard hurdles in 1987 and the 55-meter hurdles and triple jump in 1989 ... ACC triple jump champion in 1990.

Ann Bair, Virginia (1980-1983)
Two-time All-American in the high jump (I) (1981, 1983) ... ACC Outdoor Champion in the high jump (1983) and Heptathlon (1983) ... UVA Outdoor record holder in the high jump (1.89m, 1983).

Penny Blackwell, North Carolina (1989-1992)
1991 All-American long jumper ... ACC champion in the long jump in 1990 and 1991 and the triple jump in 1991.

Dana Boone, Virginia (1988-1991)
Named to All-America team three times in 1991 (Long Jump, (I,O), Triple Jump (O)) ... All-American in the outdoor Long Jump in 1990 ... All-American in the Indoor and Outdoor Triple Jump in 1989 ... Three- time ACC Champion in the Outdoor Long Jump (1988,1990,1991) ... ACC Indoor Champion in Long Jump (1989) ... Two-time ACC Outdoor Champion in the Triple Jump (1988, 1991) ... Holds UVA Indoor record for the Long Jump (6.44m, 1991) ... Holds UVA Outdoor record for the Long Jump (6.65m, 1990) and the Triple Jump (13.05m, 1991).

Nikkie Bouyer, Clemson (1996, 1998-1999)
Three-time All-American, earned All-America honors in 1998 in the 55m hurdles and 4x400m relay ... All-American in the 60m hurdles in 1999 ... ACC Champion in the 4x400m relay in 1998 ... All-ACC in 1996 and 1998 in the 200m ... All-Conference in the 60m hurdles in 1998 and 1999 ... Clemson's record holder in the 55m hurdles (7.57) and 60m hurdles (8.20) ... ranks third all-time in the 200m (23.51) and in the 300m (38.94) ... also ranked second on Clemson's all-time list in the 500m with a time of 1:14.84.

Kerrie Bowes, Maryland (1996-1997)
An All-American in the mile in 1996 ... A two-time ACC Champion in the mile, in 1996 and 1997 ... Named to the All-ACC team in 1996 and 1997.

Gail Bryant, Virginia (1982-1985)
Six-time All-American (440m (I), 4x440m (I)-1982, 4x800m (I), 800m (O)-1984, 4x800m (I), 800m (O)-1985) ... ACC Outdoor Champion in the 400m (1985) ... Two-time ACC Champion in the 400m Hurdles ... UVA Outdoor record holder in the 800m (2:04.21,1985), 4x800m (8:32.13, 1982).

Tonya Carter, Florida State (1997-2000)
2000 NCAA National Champion in the 60m dash ... earned All-America honors in 1999 and 2000 in the 60m ... set the ACC record in the 60m in 2000 with a time of 7.15 ... won the 60m and 200m dashes at the 2000 ACC Championship ... earned All-ACC honors in 2000.

LaShonda Christopher, North Carolina (1996-1999)
All-American in the long jump in 1996, 1997 and 1998, the triple jump in 1996, 1998 and 1999 ... ACC champion in the long jump in 1996 and 1998.

LaTasha Colander, North Carolina (1995-1998)
All-American 55-yard hurdles in 1995-1998 ... All-American DMR 1995 and 1997 ... All-American 4x400 in 1996 ... ACC champion 55-yard hurdles in 1995-1997, 60-meter hurdles in 1998, 200 meters in 1995, 1997 and 1998 and 55 yards in 1997 ... 2000 Olympic gold medalist in the 4x400 and competed in the 400m.

Sharon Couch, North Carolina (1988-1991)
1991 All-American in the long jump and the 55-yard hurdles ... 1988, 1990 and 1991, she was the ACC indoor champion in the 55-yard hurdles ... Olympian in 1992 for the long jump and in 2000 for the 100-meter hurdles ... World Championship participant in 1995 and 1997 in the long jump.

Sheryl Covington, Florida State (1991-1994)
1993 All-American in the 55m and 200m dashes ... 1994 ACC Meet MVP ... 1993 and 1994 ACC Champion in the 55m ... 1994 ACC Champion in the 200m ... three-time All-ACC (1992-1994).

DeAnne Davis, North Carolina (1997-2000)
All-American for the triple jump in 1997, 1999 and 2000 ... All-ACC in the triple jump and 60-meter hurdles in 2000.

Sara Day, Wake Forest (2000-2001)
Earned All-America honors in both the indoor 3,000m and the Distance Medley Relay ... Won the ACC Championship in both the indoor 3,000m and the 5,000m ... Also earned All-America honors in the outdoor 10,000m and was the runner-up at the 2000 ACC Cross Country Championships.

Lisa Dillard, Clemson (1989-1991)
All-American in the 55m in 1990 with a fifth-place finish ... ACC Champion in the 55m in 1989 and 1990 ... earned All-ACC honors in the 200m in 1989, 1990, as well as All-ACC in the 55m in 1991 ... ranks second on Clemson's all-time list with a time of 6.84 set in 1989.

Michelle Faherty, North Carolina (1988-1991)
All-American in 1989, 1990 and 1991 in the 4x800 relay team ... ACC 800 champion in 1988 and the ACC mile champion in 1991 ... Member of the 1991 ACC champion two-mile relay team.

Shalane Flanagan, North Carolina (2001)
2001 All-American in the mile ... 2001 ACC champion in the mile ... 2001 ACC Rookie of the Year ... 2001 All-ACC.

Claire Forbes, Virginia (1990-1993)
Two-time All-American in 1992 (3,000m (I,O)), Two-time ACC Outdoor Champion in the 1,500m (1990,1991), 3,000m (1990, 1992), and three- time ACC Outdoor Champion in the 5,000m (1990,1991,1992) ... ACC Indoor Champion in the mile (1990) and 3,000m (1992) ... ACC Per- former of the Meet (1990,1992).

Sonja Fridy, Virginia (1984-1987)
Five-time All-American in 1987 for Long Jump (I,O), 500m (I), 200m (O), 400m (O) ... ACC Outdoor Champion in the Long Jump (1985, 1986,1987), 100m (1984,1986,1987), 200m (1984 1986, 1987) ... ACC Indoor Champion 60m (1987) ... Holds UVA Outdoor records in the 100m (11.36,1987), 200m (23.14,1987), 400m (51.96,1987), 4x400 (3:36.24, 1985) ... Holds UVA Indoor records in 55m (6.82,1986), 500m (1:09.89,1987), 4x400m (3:39.93,1987) ... ACC Performer of the Meet (1986).

Nicole Gamble, North Carolina (1996-1999)
NCAA champion triple jump in 1999 ... All-America triple jump in 1996-1999 and the long jump in 1998 and 1999 ... ACC triple jump champion in 1997-1999 and the long jump champion in 1997 and 1999 ... 2000 Olympian ... 2000 World University Games ... 2000 NACAC Under-25 Championship.

Joy Ganes, North Carolina (1998-2001)
All-America in the high jump in 1998 and 2000... ACC high jump champion in 1998 and 1999.

Samantha George, Florida State (1997-2000)
2000 All-America in the 400m dash ... 2000 ACC Champion in the 400m dash ... 1999 and 2000 All-ACC honoree ... represented Canada at the 2000 Atlanta Olympics in the 400m hurdles and dash ... school record holder in the 400m.

Laura Gerber, Florida State (1999-2001)
Earned All-America honors in 2001 for the 800m run ... finished third overall at the 2001 NCAAs in the 800m ... was the 1999 ACC Champion in the 800m ... two-time All-ACC member (1999 and 2001).

Laurie Gomez, NC State (1989-1992)
GTE Academic All-American in 1992 ... recipient of the Marie James Post Graduate scholarship and NCAA Post Graduate Scholarship both in 1992 ... recipient of the H.C. Kennett Award twice, in 1991 and 1992, given annually to the outstanding all-around student-athlete at NC State ... All-American honors six times ... Three times in the 5000 meters (indoor) from 1990 to 1992, twice in the 5000 meters (outdoor) in 1990 and 1991, and once in the 3000 meters in 1992 ... NCAA Champion in the 5000 meters in 1991 and twice an ACC Champion in the 5000 meters in 1991 and 1992 ... She earned All-Conference honors in 1991 and 1992 ... She was the fastest woman in NC 1991 ... member of the second fastest 4x1500 meter relay team (outdoor) in school history with a time of 18:15.46 set in 1990 ... Ranks third in school history in the mile with a time of 4:44.60 set in 1990, fourth in the 3000 meters with a time of 9:08.12 set in 1992, and fifth in the 5000 meters with a time of 15:55.26i set in 1991.

Sherry Gould, Virginia (1991-1994)
Three-time All-American (1993- High Jump (I,O) ... 1994 High Jump (I)) ... ACC Champion in Heptathlon (1993) ... two-time ACC Indoor Champion in the High Jump (1993, 1994) ... Holds UVA Indoor High Jump record (1.87m, 1994).

Kim Graham, Clemson (1991-1993)
1992 ACC Indoor Championships Most Valuable Performer ... six-time ACC Champion ... 1993 All-American in the 200m with an eighth-place finish ... won the 55m at the conference meet in 1991 and 1992 ... claimed the 200m in 1991, 1992 and 1993 at the ACC meet, ranks fourth on Clemson's all-time list in the f55m (6.85) and in the 200m (23.57).

Kathy Harrison, Georgia Tech (1986-1987)
Harrison was the ACC indoor long jump champion with a leap of 20'4" in 1987. That season she also earned all-conference honors in the 60 yards and 600 yards, claiming the '87 ACC Indoor Track MVP award. She qualified for the NCAA Championships in three events that season.

Karen Hartmann, Clemson (1992-1995)
1992 All-American in the 800m with a third-place finish ... 1993 ACC Indoor Championships Most Valuable Performer ... three-time ACC Champion ... won the mile in 1992 and 1993 ... champion in the 800m in 1993 ... Clemson's all-time leader in the 800m with a time of 2:04.55 set in 1992 ... ranks third on Clemson's all-time list in the mile with a time of 4:44.49.

Monyetta Haynesworth, Clemson (1992-1993)
1993 All-American in the long jump, finishing fifth at the NCAA Championships (20'3") ... 1992 ACC Champion in the long jump ... All-Conference in the 55m hurdles in 1993 ... ranks third on Clemson's all-time list in the 55m hurdles with a time of 7.79 ... the Lady Tigers' all-time leader in the long jump with a mark of 21'3".

Monique Hennagan, North Carolina (1995-1998)
All-American 400 meters in 1996 and 1997 and 1996 4x400 ... 1996 NCAA champion 400 ... ACC 400m champion in 1996-1998 ... 2000 Olympic gold medalist as part of the 4x400 relay team and participated in the 400 meters.

Janeen Jones, Georgia Tech (1991-1994)
Jones earned All-America honors with a fifth-place finish (52.71) in the 400 meters at the 1994 NCAA Indoor Championships ... was the ACC champion in the 400 that same season and finished second in the 400 in 1993 ... a three-time All-Conference choice.

Andria King, Georgia Tech (1996-1999)
Two-time All-American in the 55-meter hurdles (1998) and 60-meter hurdles ('99) ... also earned ACC titles in the 60-meters and 60-meter hurdles in 1999, garnering All-Conference accolades in these two events, as well as the conference indoor MVP award.

Janelle Kraus, Wake Forest (1997-2000)
Earned All-American honors in the indoor 5,000m ... Three-time All-ACC selection in the indoor 5,000m ... Also earned All-American honors in the outdoor 5,000m and was a three-time cross country All-American ... Three-time Marge Crisp Female Athlete of the Year winner ... Currently serves as volunteer coach for Demon Deacons.

Tina Krebs, Clemson (1983, 1985-1987)
Three-time National Champion ... won the 1000yd in 1983 ... won the 1500m in 1985 and 1986 ... three-time All-American ... Clemson's all-time leader in the one mile with a time of 4:38.30 ... ranks second on Clemson's all-time list in the 800m with a time of 2:06.09.

Kendra Mackey, North Carolina (1988-1991)
All-American 4x400 in 1988 and 1989 and for the 200 meters in 1990 ... ACC indoor champion in the 55 yards and in 1988 and the 200 meters in 1988, 1989 and 1990 ... ACC indoor champion 4x400 in 1989 and the mile relay team in 1991.

Cydonie Mothersill, Clemson (2000-2001)
2001 NCAA National Champion in the 200m ... All-American as a member of the third-place 4x400m relay team that set a school-record time of 3:34.83 ... ACC Champion in the 200m in 2001 ... member of the ACC Championship 4x400m relay team ... Clemson's all-time leader in the 200m with a time of 22.84, ranks fourth on Clemson's all-time list in the 60m.

Jamine Moton, Clemson (1998-2001)
Two-time All-American ... finished as the 2001 NCAA Runner-up in the shot put ... placed third at the 2001 NCAA Championships in the weight throw ... 2001 ACC Indoor Championships Most Valuable Performer ... 1999 and 2001 ACC Champion in the shot put ... 2001 ACC Champion in the weight throw ... set ACC meet records in the shot put and weight throw in 2001 ... Clemson's all-time leader in the shot put (53'10") and weight throw (68'0.25").

Joan Nesbit, North Carolina (1981-1984)
1984 All-American in 3,000 meters ... 1996 Olympian in the 10,000 meters ... Competed in the 1994 World Championships for cross country.

Shellie O'Neal, Georgia Tech (1989-1992)
Two-time All-American in the 800 meters, garnering those honors in 1989 and '92 ... a member of a pair ACC champion relays: the 4x800 in '89 and the 4x400 in '92 ... ACC runner-up in the 800 three times in her career and earned All-Conference status five times.

Nelrae Pasha, Georgia Tech (1989-1990, 1992-1993)
Earned All-America status in the 400 meters in '92 and '93 ... the national runner-up in a time of 52.88 in '92 ... captured a trio of ACC titles, including the 400 crows in both '92 and '93 ... four-time All-ACC choice.

Marchelle Payne, Maryland (1990-1993)
An All-American in the triple jump (1992) ... A two-time ACC Champion in the triple jump, in 1992 and 1993 ... An All-ACC selection in 1992 and 1993 ... Holds the school record in the triple jump (43-9 ¼) set in 1992.

Michele Rowen, Virginia (1983-1986)
Five-time All-American (4x800m (I)-1984, 4x800m (I), 1,500m (O)-1986, Mile (I), 1,500m (O)-1986) ... ACC Indoor Championship in the Mile (1987) ... ACC Outdoor Champion in the 3,000m (1987) ... Holds UVA Outdoor record in the 1500m (4:15.37, 1987), 4x1500m (17:48.76, 1987), DMR (11:06.58, 1987).

Jillian Schwartz, Duke (1998-2001)
All-American and three-time All-East in the pole vault ... placed seventh at the 2001 NCAA Championships and was the 2001 ACC Champion ... holds the Duke and the ACC record in the pole vault.

Erica Shepard, Florida State (1994-1997)
1996 All-American in the 800m run ... member of the NCAA runner-up 4x400 relay team ... 1996 and 1997 All-American in the 4x400 ... 1996 and 1997 ACC Champion in the 800m ... member of the school record holding 4x400m relay team.

Janet Smith, NC State (1986-1989)
Earned All-American honors seven times ... Once for the 5000 meters (indoor) in 1989; three times for the 5000 meters (outdoor) in 1986, 1988, and 1989; and twice for the 10000 meters (outdoor) in 1988 and 1989 ... three time ACC Champion, once for the 5000 meters (indoor) in 1989; once for the 5000 meters (outdoor) in 1988; and once for the 3000 meters (outdoor) in 1989 ... Earned All-Conference honors twice for indoor in 1987 and 1989 and three times for outdoor in 1986, 1988, and 1989 ... member of the 1985 and 1986 ACC runner-up teams ... the fastest in NC State history in the two-mile (indoor) with a time of 10:02.95 set in 1987 ... ranks fifth in school history in the 10,000 meters (outdoor) with a time of 33:05.43 set in 1987 and eighth in the 5000 meters (outdoor) with a time of 16:09.61 set in 1986 ... A member of the fastest 4x1500 meter relay team (outdoor) with a time of 18:11.34 set in 1986.

Jill Snyder, Wake Forest (1998-2001)
Three-time All-American indoors, the Distance Medley Relay and twice in the Mile Run ... Three-time ACC Champion, winning the DMR and the Mile twice ... Also two-time All-American and ACC Champion outdoors in the 1,500m ... 1998 Wake Forest Scholar-Athlete of the Year ... Currently a Wake Forest assistant coach.

Rosalind Taylor, Maryland (1987-1989)
An All-American in the mile in 1989 ... ACC Champion in the mile two years in a row (1988, 1989), the 800-meters in 1989 and the 1,000-yard run in 1987 ... An All-ACC selection in 1987-1989 ... ACC record-holder in the mile (4:42.92) ... Member of the 1987 and 1988 teams that finished third at the ACC Championships ... Holds the school record in the mile (4:39.09) set in 1989.

Tisha Waller, North Carolina (1989-1992)
All-American in the high jump in 1991 and 1992 ... Placed second in 1991 NCAA's in both the indoor and outdoor high jumps ... ACC indoor high jump champion in 1990 and 1991 ... 1991 World University Games and the World Championships ... 1996 Olympian ... World Championships participant 1995 and 1999.

Shekera Weston, Clemson (1997-1999, 2001)
All-American in the 4x400m relay in 2001, as the team finished fourth and set a school record time of 3:34.83 ... four-time ACC Champion, won the 200m and the 400m at the ACC Indoor Championships in 1999, member of the ACC Championship 4x400m relay teams in 1997 and 1998 ... All-ACC in the 400m in 1998 ... Clemson's record holder in the 400m dash with a time of 53.36 set in 1999 ... ranks second on Clemson's all-time list in the 60m dash with a time of 7.34 ... also ranks second in the 300m with a time of 38.28, fifth in the 200m with a time of 23.62.

50th Anniversary Women's Outdoor Track and Field Team

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- The Atlantic Coast Conference 50th Anniversary Women's Outdoor Track & Field Team was announced today by Commissioner John Swofford. The 51-member team was voted on by the nine league institutions as decided by the league's 50th Anniversary Committee.

North Carolina led all league schools with 13 members on the Golden Anniversary team while Clemson was second with ten honorees. Virginia had seven players selected, followed by Georgia Tech (5), Florida State, Maryland and NC State (4), Wake Forest (3) and Duke with one.

The ACC's 50th Anniversary Women's Outdoor Track & Field team, in alphabetical order, is as follows:

Natasha Alleyne, Georgia Tech (1988-1990, 1992)
Alleyne claimed the 1990 ACC outdoor high jump title, clearing 5'8.50" and earning All-Conference honors ... Tech's record holder in the outdoor high jump (5'11.75") ... qualified for the 1990 NCAA Outdoor Championships in the triple jump.

Catrina Bindel, Wake Forest (1993-1996)
Three-time All-American heptathlete ... Two-time ACC Champion in heptathlon and won another in high jump ... Also earned All-American honors in indoor high jump.

Dana Boone, Virginia (1988-1991)
Named to All-America team three times in 1991 (Long Jump, (I,O), Triple Jump (O)) ... All-American in the outdoor Long Jump in 1990 ... All-American in the Indoor and Outdoor Triple Jump in 1989 ... Three- time ACC Champion in the Outdoor Long Jump (1988,1990,1991) ... ACC Indoor Champion in Long Jump (1989) ... Two-time ACC Outdoor Champion in the Triple Jump (1988,1991) ... Holds UVA Indoor record for the Long Jump (6.44m, 1991) ... Holds UVA Outdoor record for the Long Jump (6.65m, 1990) and the Triple Jump (13.05m, 1991).

Gail Bryant, Virginia (1982-1985)
Six-time All-American (440m (I), 4x440m (I)-1982, 4x800m (I), 800m (O)-1984, 4x800m (I), 800m (O)-1985) ... ACC Outdoor Champion in the 400m (1985) ... Two time ACC Champion in the 400m Hurdles ... UVA Outdoor record holder in the 800m (2:04.21,1985), 4x800m (8:32.13, 1982).

Tonya Carter, Florida State (1997-2000)
All-American in 2000 following a third-place finish in the 100m dash ... won the 100m and 200m dashes at the 2000 ACC Championship to lead FSU to its first ACC title ... ACC Meet record holder in the 100m dash with a time of 11.31 ... named ACC Meet Outstanding Performer in 2000.

LaShonda Christopher, North Carolina (1996-1999)
All-American in the long jump in 1996 and 1997 and the triple jump in 1996-1999 ... ACC outdoor champion in the long jump in 1996, 1997 and 1999 and was the ACC champion in the triple jump in 1996.

Latasha Colander, North Carolina (1995-1998)
All-American 100m hurdles in 1995 and 1996, the 200 meters in 1998, 4x100 team in 1995 and 1998 .... ACC champion in the 100m hurdles in 1995, 1996 and 1997, the 200 meters in 1997 and as a member of the 4x100 team in 1997 and 1998... 2000 Olympic gold medallist in the 4x400mm relay.

Sharon Couch, North Carolina (1988-1991)
All-American long jump and 4x100m in 1990 ... 1991 All-American long jumper ... 1989 ACC champion long jump and 4x100 ... 1990 and 1991 ACC champion in the 100m hurdles ... Olympian in 1992 for the long jump and in 2000 for the 100-meter hurdles ... World Championship participant in 1995 and 1997 in the long jump.

Ann Crouse, Virginia (1995-1997, 1999)
Two-time All-American in the Javelin (1995, 1999) ... Three-time ACC Champion in the Javelin (1996,1997,1999) ... Holds UVA record (57.38m,1999).

Sophia Danvers, Florida State (1994-1997)
Four-time All-America honoree ... earned All-America status in the 4x400 three times and in the 4x100 once ... was a member of the 1996 and 1997 4x400 relay teams that finished second at the NCAA Championship ... ACC Champion in the 400m dash (1997) and 4x400 (1996 and 1997) ... four-time All-ACC honoree (1994-1997).

Sara Day, Wake Forest (2000-2001)
Runner-up in 10,000m at NCAA Championships, earning All-American honors ... Two-time All-American in indoor track and won two ACC Championships ... Runner-up at 2000 ACC Cross Country Championships ... Second collegian in 10k at 2001 U.S. Outdoor Championships, making National Team at University Games in Toyko, where she finished 5th.

Lisa Dillard, Clemson (1989-1991)
Three-time All-American ... finished fourth in the nation in the 100m dash in 1990 ... fifth in the nation in the 200m dash in 1990 ... member of the 4x100m relay team that finished fifth in the nation in 1991 ... six-time ACC Champion ... won the 100m and 200m at the 1989 and 1990 ACC Championships ... member of the ACC Championship 4x100m relay teams in 1990 and 1991 ... ranks fourth on Clemson's all-time list in the 100m with a time of 11.48.

Angela Dolby, Clemson (1989-1992)
Two-time All-American in the shot put ... finished 11th in the nation in 1990 and eighth in the nation in 1992 ... two-time ACC Champion ... won the shot put in 1990 and 1992 ... All-ACC in the shot put in 1989, 1991 ... ranks third on Clemson's all-time list in the shot put with a mark of 51'3".

Shalane Flanagan, North Carolina (2001)
2001 All-American in the 1,500m and the DMR ... 2001 ACC champion in the 1,500m and the 5,000m ... 2001 ACC Rookie of the Year ... Member of the 2001 UNC's Penn Relay Championship of America DMR team.

Angel Fleetwood, Clemson (1989-1992)
Two-time All-American ... finished fifth in the nation as a member of Clemson's 4x100m relay team in 1991 ... placed ninth in the nation in the 400m in 1992 ... four-time ACC Champion ... member of the All-ACC 4x400m relay teams in 1990 and 1992 ... ranks second on Clemson's all-time list in the 400m with a time of 52.56.

Claire Forbes, Virginia (1990-1993)
Two-time All-American in 1992 (3,000m (I,O)) ... Two-time ACC Outdoor Champion in the 1,500m (1990,1991), 3,000m (1990, 1992), and three time ACC Outdoor Champion in the 5,000m (1990,1991,1992) ... ACC Indoor Champion in the Mile (1990) and 3,000m (1992) ... ACC Performer of the Meet (1990,1992).

Sonja Fridy, Virginia (1984-1987)
Five-time All-American in 1987 for Long Jump (I,O), 500m (I), 200m (O), 400m (O) ... ACC Outdoor Champion in the Long Jump (1985, 1986,1987) ... 100m (1984,1986,1987) ... 200m (1984 1986, 1987) ... ACC Indoor Champion 60m (1987) ... Holds UVA Outdoor records in the 100m (11.36,1987) ... 200m (23.14,1987) ... 400m (51.96,1987) ... 4x400 (3:36.24, 1985) ... Holds UVA Indoor records in 55m (6.82,1986) ... 500m (1:09.89,1987) ... 4x400m (3:39.93,1987) ... ACC Performer of the Meet (1986).

Nicole Gamble, North Carolina (1996-1999)
All-American in the triple jump in 1996-1999 and long jump in 1996, 1997 and 1999 ... ACC triple jump champion in 1997, 1998 and 1999 ... Participated in the and the 2000 Olympic Games, 1999 World University Games and the 2000 NACAC Under-25 Championship.

Joy Ganes, North Carolina (1998-2001)
All-American in the high jump in 1999 and 2000 ... ACC high jump champion in 1998 and 1999.

Samantha George, Florida State (1997-2000)
Earned All-America status in 1999 for her sixth-place finish in the 400m dash ... two-time ACC Champion in the 400m (1999 and 2000) ... won the 800m run at the 2000 ACC Championship ... represented Canada at the 2000 Atlanta Olympics in the 400m hurdles and dash ... owns the FSU track record in the 400m (52.04) ... two-time All-ACC honoree (1999 and 2000).

Paula Girven, Maryland (1978-1980)
A two-time All-American in the high jump (1978 and 1980) ... Set the current school record in the high jump, 6-2, in 1980 ... Also holds the school record in the 55-meter hurdles (7.97) set in 1979.

Laurie Gomez, NC State (1989-1992)
GTE Academic All-American in 1992, recipient of Marie James Post Graduate scholarship and NCAA Post Graduate Scholarship both in 1992 ... recipient of the H.C. Kennett Award twice, in 1990-91 and 1991-92, given annually to the outstanding all-around student-athlete at NC State ... garnered All-American honors six times, three times in the 5000 meters (indoor) from 1990 to 1992, twice in the 5000 meters (outdoor) in 1990 and 1991, and once in the 3000 meters in 1992 ... NCAA Champion in the 5000 meters in 1991 and twice an ACC Champion in the 5000 meters in 1991 and 1992 ... All-Conference honors in 1991 and 1992 ... member of the second fastest 4x1500 meter relay team (outdoor) in school history with a time of 18:15.46 set in 1990 ... Ranks third in school history in the mile with a time of 4:44.60 set in 1990, fourth in the 3000 meters with a time of 9:08.12 set in 1992, and fifth in the 5000 meters with a time of 15:55.26 set in 1991.

Kim Graham, Clemson (1991-1993)
Four-time All-American ... NCAA runner-up in the 200m in 1992 ... finished fourth in the nation in the 200m in 1991 and 1993 ... member of Clemson's 4x100m relay team that finished fifth in the nation in 1991 ... three-time ACC Outdoor Championships Most Valuable Performer (1991,1992,1993) ... eight-time ACC champion ... All-ACC in the 100m in 1991 ... All-ACC as a member of the Lady Tiger 4x400m relay team in 1992 ... Clemson's record holder in the 400m with a time of 51.88 ... ranks second on Clemson's all-time list in the 200m (22.64) ... third on Clemson's all-time list in the 100m with a time of 11.37.

Kathy Harrison, Georgia Tech (1986-1987)
Earned All-American honors in 1987 with a fourth-place finish in the triple jump and seventh-place finish in the 400-meter hurdles ... claimed three outdoor ACC titles in '87 (400, 400 H, triple jump) ... 1987 ACC Outdoor Track MVP ... a six-time All-Conference choice in outdoor events.

Karen Hartmann, Clemson (1992-1995)
All-American in the 1500m in 1991 (finished fifth in the nation) ... 1992 ACC Champion in the 1500m with a time of 4:21.52 ... All-ACC in the 3000m in 1992 ... ranks second on Clemson's all-time list in the 1500m (4:15.87) ... third on the Lady Tigers' all-time list in the 800m with a time of 2:07.09.

Monique Hennagan, North Carolina (1995-1998)
All-American 400 meters in 1995,1997 and 1998, and 800 meters in 1996 ... 1996 NCAA champion 800 meters ... ACC outdoor champion for the 400m in 1995,1996 and 1998 and was a member of the 1997 ACC outdoor champion 4x100 team ... Gold medalist in the 2000 Olympics 4x400 relay team.

Trinette Johnson, Florida State (1990-1993)
Three-time All-American ... earned All-America status in the long jump (1992 and 1993) and 4x100 relay (1992) ... two-time ACC Champion in the long jump (1992 and 1993) ... ACC Meet record holder in long jump (21-0.5) ... two-time All-ACC honoree.

Janeen Jones, Georgia Tech (1991-1994)
Three-time All-American in outdoor events, earning honors in 1991 (4x400), '93 (400) and '94 (400) ... the ACC Champion at 200 and 400 meters in 1994, en route to earning ACC MVP honors ... five-time All-ACC selection in outdoor events ... also competed as a member of the U.S. Junior National Team and in the U.S. Olympic Festival.

Marion Jones, North Carolina (1994-1995)
All-American in 1994 in long jump, 100m, 200m, 4x100m ... 1995 All-American long jump, 4x100 team ... 1995 ACC champion 100m, long jump ... 2000 Olympic gold medalist 100m, 200m, 4x400m ... 2001 world champion 200m, 4x100m ... 1999 World Champion 100m, 200m ... World No. 1 1997-2001 in 100m and 200m.

Andria King, Georgia Tech (1996-1999)
Three-time All-American and two-time national runner-up in the 100-meter hurdles from 1997-99 ... a five-time ACC outdoor champion, including three individual titles (100, 200 100 H) in 1999, and claimed conference outdoor MVP honors in 1998 and '99 ... a six-time outdoor All-ACC honoree.

Janelle Kraus, Wake Forest (1997-2000)
All-American in 5,000m ... Won three ACC Championships in 5,000m and two in 3,000m ... Also earned All-America honors in the indoor 5,000m and three times in cross country ... Two-time ACC Champion in both indoor 5,000m and cross country ... Three-time Marge Crisp Female Athlete of the Year winner.

Tina Krebs, Clemson (1983, 1985-1987)
Three-time All-American ... NCAA runner-up in the 800m in 1983 ... finished fourth in the 1500m in 1985 ... placed third in the nation in the 1500m in 1986 ... four-time ACC Champion in the 800m (1983-1986) ... Clemson's record holder in the 800m with a time of 2:02.07 ... also holds the Lady Tiger record in the 1500m with a time of 4:15.23.

Angela Lee, Virginia (1996-1999)
Two-time All-American (400m Hurdles (O)-1997, 400H-1998) ... Four- time ACC Champion in the 400H (1996-1999) ... UVA record holder in 400H (57.11, 1997).

Lynda Lipson, North Carolina (1990-1993)
All-American in the javelin and discus in 1992 and the javelin in 1993 ... Won ACC titles in the javelin in 1991 and 1993, the discus in 1992 and the shot put in 1993 ... 2000 Olympian in the javelin ... World Championships participant in 1997 and 1999 in the javelin.

Kendra Mackey, North Carolina (1988-1991)
All-American in the 4x400 in 1989 and for the 200 meters, the 4x400 and 4x100 in 1990 ... 1991 All-America 4x400 team ... ACC champion in the 100 meters in 1988 and 1991 and the 400 in 1989 and 1990 ... ACC champion 4x400 in 1988-1990 and the 4x100 in 1989.

Cydonie Mothersill, Clemson (2001)
2001 National Champion in the 4x400m relay ... All-American in the 4x100m relay as a member of the fourth-place team in 2001 ... holds the ACC meet and conference record in the 200m ... holds conference record in the 100m with a time of 11.27 ... 2001 ACC Outdoor Championships Most Valuable Performer ... won the 100m, 200m and was a member of the championship 4x100m and 4x400m relay teams in 2001 at the ACC Outdoor meet ... Clemson's all-time leader in the 100m dash with a time of 11.27 ... also Clemson's all-time leader in the 200m (22.57) ... member of the Clemson record-holding 4x100m and 4x400m relay teams.

Jamine Moton, Clemson (1998-1999, 2001)
2001 NCAA runner-up in the shot put ... six-time ACC Champion ... won the shot put at the ACC Championships in 1998, 1999 and 2001 ... won the discus at the 1999 and 2001 conference championships ... also won the hammer throw at the 2001 ACC Outdoor Championships ... ACC record holder in the shot put, hammer and weight throw ... holds the ACC meet record in the hammer throw ... Clemson's all-time record holder in the shot put, hammer and discus.

Joan Nesbit, North Carolina (1981-1984)
1984 All-American in the 10,000 meters ... 1984 ACC Champion in the 3,000 meters and the 10,000 meters ... 1996 Olympian in the 10000m ... Competed in the World Championships in 1994 for cross country.

Nelrae Pasha, Georgia Tech (1989, 1991-1993)
Four-time outdoor All-American, earning that status in the 400 meters from 1991-93 and as a member of Tech's 4x400 relay in '91 ... captured five ACC championships, including three straight titles in the 400 from '91 to '93 ... holds Tech's record in the 400 (51.30) ... was a five-time All-Conference choice ... two-time competitor at the U.S. Olympic Festival and also competed at the World University Games.

Marchelle Payne, Maryland (1990-1993)
A three-time All-American in the triple jump (1990, 1992 and 1993) ... ACC Champion in the triple jump in 1992 and 1993 ... All-ACC selection three consecutive years (1991-93) ... Holds the school record in the triple jump (42-11 ¾).

Mareike Ressing, Clemson (1991, 1993-1995)
Two-time All-American ... finished fourth in the nation in the 3000m in 1991 ... placed sixth in the nation in the 2000m in 1993 ... ACC Champion in the 3000m in 1993 ... All-ACC in the 3000m in 1991, 1994 and 1995 ... ranks second on Clemson's all-time list in the 3000m with a time of 9:10.32 ... fourth on Clemson's all-time leader list in the 1500m (4:22.23).

Ellen Reynolds, Duke (1993-1996)
Two-time All-American in the 10,000 meters ... time in the 10,000-meters is still one of the top-10 fastest in NCAA history ... 1985 Penn Relays champion in the 10,000 meters.

Rebecca Russell, North Carolina (1989-1992)
All-American 4x400 in 1989, 1990 and 1991 ... All-American 800 meters in 1990 and the 400m hurdles in 1992 ... ACC champion 800m in 1991 and the 400m hurdles in 1992 ... 1989 and 1990 ACC champion 4x400 ... World University Games in 1995 and World Championship in 1997 in the 400m hurdles.

Julie Shea, NC State (1978-1981)
Recipient of the Broderick Cup, given annually to the outstanding women's collegiate athlete of the year, and the Broderick Award, given annually to the outstanding women's collegiate cross country runner, both in 1980 ... only woman from NC State to ever be awarded the Broderick Cup ... Recipient of the Anthony J. McKelvin Award twice in 1980 and 1981, the only person from NC State to recieve this award ... Was awarded the H.C. Kennett Award in 1980-81 given annually to the outstanding all-around student-athlete at NC State ... recipient of the Alumni Athletic Trophy in 1981 presented annually by the NC State Alumni Association to the outstanding senior athlete, as voted upon by the student body ... AIAW Champion in 1979 and 1981 in the 5000 meters and won the distance triple crown (3000, 5000, and 10000 meters) in 1980, which has never been duplicated by anyone in any national or international championship ... Garnered All-American honors eight times, three times for the 3000 meters from 1978 to 1980, four times for the 5000 meters from 1978 to 1981, and once for the 10000 meters in 1980 ... member of the fastest mile relay team in school history with a time of 4:02.37 and the fastest two-mile relay team with a time of 9:05.61 both set in 1981 ... Ranks second all-time at NC State in the 3000 meters with a time of 9:02.40, second in the 5000 meters with a time of 15:41.28, and third in the 10000 meters with a time of 33:02.32 all set in 1980.

Janet Smith, NC State (1985-1988)
Earned All-America honors seven times, once for the 5000 meters (indoor) in 1989; three times for the 5000 meters (outdoor) in 1986, 1988, and 1989; and twice for the 10000 meters (outdoor) in 1988 and 1989 ... three time ACC Champion, once for the 5000 meters (indoor) in 1989; once for the 5000 meters (outdoor) in 1988; and once for the 3000 meters (outdoor) in 1989 ... Earned All-Conference honors twice for indoor in 1987 and 1989 and three times for outdoor in 1986, 1988, and 1989 ... member of the 1985 and 1986 ACC runner-up teams ... fastest in NC State history in the two-mile (indoor) with a time of 10:02.95 set in 1987. Ranks fifth in school history in the 10000 meters (outdoor) with a time of 33:05.43 set in 1987 and eighth in the 5000 meters (outdoor) with a time of 16:09.61 set in 1986 ... A member of the fastest 4x1500 meter relay team (outdoor) with a time of 18:11.34 set in 1986.

Julia Solo, Virginia (1986-1989)
Three-time All-American in the Javelin (1987,1988,1989) ... Four-time ACC Champion in the Javelin (1986-1989).

Betty Springs, NC State (1980-1983)
Broderick Award in 1981, given annually to the outstanding women's collegiate cross country runner ... Recipient of the H.C. Kennett Award twice in 1981-82 and 1982-83, which is given annually to the outstanding all-around student-athlete at NC State ... earned All-American honors six times, three times for the 5000 meters in 1980, 1981, and 1983; and three times for the 10000 meters in 1980, 1981, and 1983 ... She spent the 1982 season recovering from surgery to remove a dislodged extra bone in her left foot, was able to recover and regain her championship status ... Twice an NCAA Champion for the 5000 meters and the 10000 meters both in 1983 ... ACC Champion also in 1983 for the 10000 meters ... She ranks first all-time in school history in the 3000 meters with a time of 8:59.79, first in the 5000 meters with a time of 15:33.43, and second in the 10000 meters with a time of 33:01.02 all set in 1983 ... member of the fastest mile relay team with a time of 4:02.37 and the two-mile relay team with a time of 9:05.61 both set in 1981.

Rosalind Taylor, Maryland (1986-1989)
A four-time All-American between cross country, indoor and outdoor track & field ... All-American in the 1,000-yards in 1987 and in the 1,500-meters in 1989 ... Two-time ACC Champion in the 1,500-meters in 1987 and 1989 ... Holds the ACC record in the 1,500-meters (4:13.42) ... An All-ACC selection in 1987 ... School record holder in the 1,500-meters and the 3,000-meters.

Tisha Waller, North Carolina (1989-1992)
All-American in the high jump in 1990-1992 ... 1991 NCAA runner-up in both in the high jumps ... ACC high jump champion in 1989 and 1992 ... 1991 World University Games and World Championships participant ... an Olympian in the high jump in 1996 and again participated in the World Championships in 1995 and 1999.

Marita Walton, Maryland (1980-1983)
A six-time All-American in the shot put (1980-1983) and discus (1980, 1982) ... At the 1982 ACC Championships, came away with titles in the shot put and the discus ... ACC record-holder in the shot put (55-9) ... Holds the school record in both the shot put (55-11 ¾) and the discus (170-5).

Shekera Weston, Clemson (1997-1999, 2001)
2001 National Champion as a member of Clemson's record-setting 4x400m relay team ... six-time All-American ... earned All-America honors in 2001 in the 200m, finishing fourth, and in the 4x100m relay (fourth) ... 1999 All-American in the 200m and 4x100m relay, finishing seventh in each ... member of 4x400m relay team that finished fourth in the nation in 1997 ... three-time ACC Champion...won the conference title in the 400m in 2001 ... member of the 4x100m relay teams that won the ACC Championships in 1999 and 2001 ... three-time All-ACC honoree ... earned All-Conference honors in the 200m in 1999 and 2001 ... All-ACC as a member of the 1999 4x400m relay team ... member of three Clemson record-holding relay teams (4x100m, 4x200m, 4x400m).