Carol Thomson Slowik

Carol Thomson Slowik
Sport(s) Track and field
Playing career
c. 1976 Delaware
Position(s) Hurdles
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1980–1982 Florida

Caroline A. "Carol" Thomson Slowik is an American college track and field coach. She is the wife of football coach Bob Slowik.[1] A graduate of the University of Delaware, she was "recognized as one of the top women hurdlers of her time."[2] Slowik coached at the University of Florida, Drake, Rutgers and East Carolina and twice was assistant coach of the U.S. Olympic Festival team.[3] Although the university did not field an official track team until 1979, Thomson represented UD and was a national collegiate champion in the 100-meter hurdles, a world record holder in the 60-yard hurdles and American record holder in the 50 and 60-meter indoor hurdles.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Ex-Hen Slowik leads Green Bay Packers defense".
  2. ↑ Ray Christensen, Attraction Website Design. "Delaware Track & Field Hall of Fame inductee".
  3. ↑ "Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame in Wilmington, Delaware - 1995".
  4. ↑ "Hall of Fame inducts four with UD ties (1996)".
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