Coachman's Profile and Educational Links
Profile
- Full Name : Alice Marie Coachman
- Place of Birth : Albany, GA
- Date Of Birth : 09 November 1923
- Parents : Evelyn Jackson Coachman and Fred Coachman
- Gender : Female
- Education : B.A. Home Economics, minor in Science
- Focus : Track & Field events
- Industry : Education
- Area : Sports
Educational Links
Imagine this young southern sixteen year old girl walking up to a male dominated event to challenge all the world by proving girls can do it too, especially black girls...and from that 1937 historical track meet at Tuskegee Institute she breaks not only high school records, but collegiate records as well. Yes! In one moment, Alice Marie Chapman, without shoes on her feet, shatters previously established high jump records of both high school and collegiate atheletes that preceded her.
Due to her astonishing performance in this first meet, then Coach Clave Abbott of Tuskegee Institute invites her to train with his track and field team during the summer of 1939. This eventually led into Coachman's enrollment at the Tuskegee Prepatory School. Chapman was honored as one of the 100 Greatest Olympians in History in additon to some of her eight hall of fame inductions like: Helms Hall of Fame; Black Athlete Hall of Fame; Tuskegee Hall of Fame; National Track and Field Hall of Fame; Georgia Sports Hall of Fame; Albany Sports Hall of Fame; U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame.
You cannot stop here in your uncovering the many facets of this trailblazing woman of Georgia. Use the links below to launch your adventure of discovery. There is more to her story you will want to share with others as you strive to tear down the barriers in front of you!
