Judy M. Dyer (2001) - Hall of Fame - Southwestern Athletic Conference

Hall of Fame

Collegiate & athletic achievements

Judy was recruited to Texas Southern University (TSU) on an athletic scholarship in 1966 and was among the founding members (one of six) of the “Tigerettes” — the school’s women’s track team.
While at TSU, she competed in sprint and hurdle events (notably the 80-meter hurdles) and on relay teams (4×100, sprint-medley) that set records.
She achieved indoor NAIA champion status in the 60-yard dash and 80-meter hurdles.
In 1968, she was ranked third in the U.S. in the 80 m hurdles, and she tied the American record with 10.5 seconds.
She qualified for the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City in the 80 m hurdles.
At the Olympics: according to Olympedia, she competed in the 80 m hurdles but did not medal.

Honors & recognition

Judy Dyer was the first female athlete inducted into the TSU Sports Hall of Fame in 1986.
She was also inducted into the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Hall of Fame and local halls (such as the Shawnee County Sports Hall of Fame in Kansas) for her contributions.

Post-athletic involvement & roles

She serves (or has served) on the Board of Trustees for the TSU Foundation. Her listing appears under “Foundation Board Members” for TSU.