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Carol Thomson Slowik
Caroline A. "Carol" Thomson Slowik (born 12 April 1952) is an American college track and field coach and former hurdler.[1][2] HurdlerThe University of Delaware did not field an official track team before 1979. However, Carol represented the University before that. In 1976-1977 her ranking was second worldwide in 50-meter hurdles.[3] She also held a world record in the 60-yard hurdles and an American record in the 50 and 60-metre indoor hurdles, as well as being a national collegiate champion in the 100-meter hurdles.[3][4] CoachCarol coached at the University of Florida, Drake University, Rutgers University, and East Carolina University, and twice was assistant coach of the U.S. Olympic Festival team.[1] HonorsCarol received AIAW All-American honors in 1976-77.[3] In 1994 she was inducted into the Delaware Track & Field Hall of Fame.[4] In 1995 she was inducted into the Delaware Sports Hall of Fame.[1] Personal lifeHer husband is Bob Slowik, a coach in the Canadian Football League.[5] Their son is Bobby Slowik, a coach in the National Football League.[6] References
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