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Thomasina Busch Cunningham

  • Class
  • Induction
    2019
  • Sport(s)
    Women's Track and Field
Thomasina Busch Cunningham ran as a senior from Northampton (Va.) High at the Virginia High School State Championships at Armstrong Stadium where she caught the attention of then head coach, the late John White. 

After meeting women's coach LaVerne Sweat she was signed to a full scholarship. Her achievements were vast and include the following titles: CIAA Indoor and Outdoor 100m Hurdles Champion (1981); CIAA Outdoor Long Jump Champion (1981 and 1984); CIAA Outdoor 100m Hurdles Champion (1984); Hampton Institute Rookie of the Year (1981); Hampton Institute Track and Field MVP (1981); NAIA Indoor Long Jump Champion (1982); NAIA Indoor 55m Hurdles Champion (1983 and 1984); NAIA Outdoor 100m Hurdles Champion (1982–1984); NAIA Women's Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field Academic All-American (1981–1984); Hampton Institute Outstanding Performer (1981–1984); and Hampton Institute Outstanding Scholar Athlete (1982 and 1983).

In 2019, she was inducted into the CIAA John B. McLendon Jr. Hall of Fame.

 
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