Drexel LongIf you followed track and field in the early 1990s, you probably heard about Drexel Long. One of the most accomplished 400-meter runners in the country, she was the 1994 Southwest Conference 400-meter champion (with a time of 52.93) and was a six-time All American track athlete while attending the University of Houston.
“I ran because it was fun, a challenge, gave me a goal to strive for and I loved the true teamwork on the relays,” Long says. “It also got me a free education!”
Long was born in Philadelphia, but as an “army brat,” was raised all over the country. She attended high school in New Jersey, where she played field hockey and ran track. More...
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