Lillian Greene-Chamberlain

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Lillian Greene-Chamberlain (born 1941) is an American educator and former track and field athlete.

Since she began running at the age of 16 in 1957. [1] She received the first women's athletic scholarship to the Colorado State Rams track and field team, establishing the women's track team and becoming the first African-American female athlete in school history. A scholarship fund was later founded under her name. [2]

She was the first U.S. national champion in the 440-yard run indoors, [3] the first African-American woman to represent the U.S. in the 400m and 800m in international competitions, [4] a three-time U.S. national champion and American record holder, a Pan American Games champion, and a three-time U.S. All-American national team member.

In 2007, she was named one of the 100 Most Influential Sports Educators in America by Business Wire. [5] She served on the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports from 2006 to 2008. [6] She is also a former Women's Sports Foundation trustee. [7]

References

  1. ↑ Tricard, Louise Mead (1996). American Women's Track and Field, 1895-1980: A history, Vol. 1. McFarland.
  2. ↑ "Colorado State Rams Record Book" (PDF). Colorado State Rams. p. 20.
  3. ↑ "USA Track & Field – USA Indoor Track & Field Champions".
  4. ↑ Tricard, Louise Mead (1996-01-01). American Women's Track and Field: A History, 1895 Through 1980. McFarland. ISBN   978-0-7864-0219-9.
  5. ↑ "100 Most Influential Sports Educators in America", 2007, BusinessWire
  6. ↑ "President's Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition (PCSFN)" (PDF). 2017-01-10.
  7. ↑ "Lillian Greene-Chamberlain, Ph. D". women's sports foundation.
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