Hampton, Va. (Sept. 22, 2023) Earlier this week, it was announced that our very own hometown native, Francena McCorory will be inducted into the Hampton Roads Sports Hall of Fame this November.
 
McCorory won the gold medal in the 4x400m at both the 2012 and 2016 Summer Olympics and at two World Championships. She also took home the bronze in the 400m at the 2011 World Championships.
 
"Francena is the greatest female track & field athlete to ever come out of the Hampton Roads Area," said Coach Pierce. She was able to achieve all of her athletic accomplishments while never having to leave the city of Hampton. I was blessed to have been able to coach her at Hampton University and as a professional athlete."
 
While attending HU, she won three NCAA national titles. Those included the 2009 NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championship and both 400m NCAA titles in 2010 (both indoor and outdoor.  When she crossed the finish line in the 400m at the 2010 NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championship, McCorory set the NCAA and American record with a time of (50.54).
 
She also attended Bethel High School where she set a National High School Indoor Record in 2006 with a 400m time of 51.93.
 
The other members of the 2023 hall of fame class include Ryan Zimmerman, Michael Vick, Tommy Reamon Sr. and Tony Brothers.