BGSU Women’s Track and Field (11:30 TR Class)

In first hearing about the centennial project our History and Philosophy class would be conducting, our group thought the project seemed very difficult and almost impossible to complete. As time went on and we narrowed down what BGSU sport we wanted to look further into it became very clear how truly interesting and fun this assignment could be. With two of our group members both having a background in running track and field and cross country we decided upon the Bowling Green State University Women’s Track and Field team. We were lucky to have a good selection position in class even though Women’s Track and Field probably was not one of the most popular choices.

In gathering the abundant amount of information through research on the Women’s Track and Field team it was very difficult to find exact dates. But after digging enough and comparing sources, we are confident that all our dates and findings are very accurate. As for the start of the Bowling Green State University’s Women’s Track and Field team, it is said they started in 1983. But 1983 just so happens to be the first year the women were affiliated with the NCAA. According to Dr. Parks 1965 was the official date the women started competing with outside competition with the likes of current MAC teams like Kent State and Ohio University. We conducted several interviews with past figures (see Kim Jamison, below) and current figures who have all been or are currently involved it Bowling Green athletics and the information gathered has been amazing to say the least. Such a rich history not only in just Bowling Green State University’s Women’s Track and Field, but in all the sports and events that have been a part of BGSU’s tradition.

Members of this group include: Mike Davis, Ryan Harrison, Jessica Grant, and Kyle Leedy.