2001

Jackson Breaks American Record at Grand Prix in Nice, France

July 2001. At the Nice Grand Prix, Elizabeth Jackson set an American record in the Women’s 3,000m Steeplechase, running the event in 9:43.36. This marks the fourth time this year that Jackson has broken the American record.

USATF Release: Carter named Athlete of the Week (Jackson Breaks American Record for the Fourth Time)

Source: USATF By: Shawn Touney USATF Communications Intern INDIANAPOLIS – Fifteen-year old Michelle Carter, who set a national age division record in the intermediate girl’s shot put this past weekend at the USATF Youth Athletics National Championships in Decatur, Ill., has been named USATF Athlete… Read More »USATF Release: Carter named Athlete of the Week (Jackson Breaks American Record for the Fourth Time)

Jackson Sets Steeplechase Record

Source: New York Times By JAMES DUNAWAY Elizabeth Jackson of Brigham Young, a former professional ballet candidate, set an American record today in winning the first women’s 3,000-meter steeplechase held at the NCAA track and field championships in Eugene, Ore. Jackson won by 30 meters… Read More »Jackson Sets Steeplechase Record

One Gender Wall Left Standing

Source: New York Times By Marc Bloom When Elizabeth Jackson traded her ballet slippers for racing spikes, she had no idea that her dance skills would enable her to set the pace in erasing the last gender barrier in track and field. Jackson, a senior… Read More »One Gender Wall Left Standing

Mountain West Conference Outdoor Track Championships: Cougars Capture Men’s and Women’s Team Titles

Source: TheMWC.com SAN DIEGO, California The Brigham Young men’s and women’s teams were crowned 2001 Mountain West Conference Outdoor Track and Field Champions for the second straight year Saturday. The league meet was held at the Sports Deck on the San Diego State campus. The… Read More »Mountain West Conference Outdoor Track Championships: Cougars Capture Men’s and Women’s Team Titles