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

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