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Arizona's Track Legends: Top 10 Girls Emerge
28 Jun
Summary
- Ten top girls track and field athletes from Arizona high schools honored.
- Athletes include Olympians, world record holders, and NCAA champions.
- Recognition spans multiple decades, highlighting lasting impact.
The remarkable legacy of Arizona's high school girls' track and field stars is being highlighted through a special recognition of the top ten athletes. These individuals have not only achieved greatness within the state but have also made significant impacts on national and international stages.
Early pioneers like Kathy Gibbons, who competed before Title IX and set world records, and Lois Drinkwater, Arizona's first female Olympian in track and field in 1968, paved the way for future generations. Mavis Laing and Jan Glotzer also set American and national records in sprints and hurdles, respectively.
Later athletes, such as Jackie Johnson and Gea Johnson, dominated multi-events, earning NCAA titles and Olympic berths. Cindy Johnson set a national discus record that remains unbroken, while Dani Jones and Ky Westbrook have achieved collegiate and international success in distance running and sprints.
These ten athletes represent a spectrum of achievements, from Olympic participation and world records to multiple NCAA championships and enduring state records, underscoring Arizona's profound contribution to track and field history.
