Lillian Greene-Chamberlain

American sprinter

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 has had considerable success as an athlete. She was the first U.S. national champion in the 440-yard run indoors,[2] the first African-American woman to represent the U.S. in the 400m and 800m in international competitions,[3] 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.[4] She served on the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports from 2006 to 2008.[5] She is also a former Women's Sports Foundation trustee.[6]

References

  1. ^ Tricard, Louise Mead (1996). American Women's Track and Field, 1895-1980: A history, Vol. 1. McFarland.
  2. ^ "USA Track & Field – USA Indoor Track & Field Champions".
  3. ^ Tricard, Louise Mead (1996-01-01). American Women's Track and Field: A History, 1895 Through 1980. McFarland. ISBN 978-0-7864-0219-9.
  4. ^ "100 Most Influential Sports Educators in America", 2007, BusinessWire
  5. ^ "President's Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition (PCSFN)" (PDF). 2017-01-10.
  6. ^ "Lillian Greene-Chamberlain, Ph. D". women's sports foundation.
  • v
  • t
  • e
USA Indoor Track and Field Championships winners in women's 400 m (440 yards, 300 m)
1959–1979
Amateur Athletic Union
1980–1992
The Athletics Congress1993–present
USA Track & FieldNotes
* Distances have varied as follows: 440 yards (1959–1986), 400 meters (1987–date) alternating with 300 meters in odd numbered years starting 2015. The 1958 race was run as an exhibition.