Barbara Ferrell

Recognized Achievement: 
Olympic Medal Winner
Bio: 

Barbara Ferrell-Edmonson. (July 28, 1947 – present) Three years after graduating from Harrison High School Barbara Ferrell set a world record for the 100 meter dash that has yet to be broken: 11.10 seconds. She was a member of the gold medal-winning 4x100m relay team and also won the 100m silver medal at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City. She is a member of the U.S. National Track and Field Hall of Fame. Barbara Ferrell-Edmonson taught elementary school in Los Angeles and is currently Head Coach of the University of Nevada at Las Vegas women's track and field/cross country program.

CPS Schools Attended: 
Julius Hays Hess Upper Grade Center School
Harrison High School