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{{Short description|American track and field athlete}}
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| event = [[Triple jump]], [[Long jump]]
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| nationality = [[United States|American]]
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|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1967|6|30}}
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|birth_place = [[Wurzburg, Germany]]
| birth_place = [[Würzburg]], [[Germany]]
|collegeteam = [[UC Berkeley]]
| collegeteam = [[UC Berkeley]]
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| coach = [[Randy Huntington]]
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'''Dr. Sheila Ann Hudson''' (born June 30, 1967) is an American former track and field athlete and Olympian, ranked among the all-time greatest U.S. competitors in the women’s triple jump. Throughout her career, she won nine U.S. triple jump titles, and set two world bests and nine American records. She previously held the indoor American record in the women’s triple jump (46-8.25) as well as the outdoor American record in women's triple jump (47-3.5) with a wind aided all time best jump of 48-1.25. Hudson won the silver medal at the 1994 IAAF World Cup, finished eighth at the 1995 World Indoor Championships, tenth at the 1996 Olympic Games and fifth at the 1998 IAAF World Cup.
'''Dr. Sheila Ann Hudson''' (born June 30, 1967) is an American former track and field athlete and Olympian, ranked among the all-time greatest U.S. competitors in the women's triple jump. Throughout her career, she won nine U.S. triple jump titles, and set two [[Triple jump world record progression#Unofficial pre-IAAF progression to 1990|world bests]] (World records before the event became an [[International Association of Athletics Federations|IAAF]] record event) and nine American records. She previously held the indoor American record in the women's triple jump (46-8.25) as well as the outdoor American record in women's triple jump (47-3.5) with a wind aided all-time best jump of 48-1.25. Hudson won the silver medal at the 1994 IAAF World Cup, finished eighth at the 1995 World Indoor Championships, tenth at the 1996 Olympic Games and fifth at the 1998 IAAF World Cup.
Hudson was a pioneer and advocate in the fight to make the triple jump an Olympic event for women. She represented the United States and placed 10th in the inaugural Olympic women’s triple jump competition in the 1996 Atlanta Games.
Hudson was a pioneer and advocate in the fight to make the triple jump an Olympic event for women. She represented the United States and placed 10th in the inaugural Olympic women's triple jump competition in the 1996 Atlanta Games.


Following her competitive track and field career, Hudson earned a doctoral degree in Educational Leadership. She has worked as a staff writer for the Sacramento Bee, and as a collegiate coach and athletics administrator.
Following her competitive track and field career, Hudson earned a doctoral degree in Educational Leadership. She has worked as a staff writer for the Sacramento Bee, and as a collegiate coach and athletics administrator.


Hudson is active in championing women’s rights and empowering women and girls in sports. She is a member of Women Leaders in College Sports and the American Association of University Women. Hudson previously served on the NCAA Track and Field Committee, as well as the Board of Directors and the Athletes Advisory Committee for [[USA Track & Field]] (USATF).
Hudson is active in championing women's rights and empowering women and girls in sports. She is a member of Women Leaders in College Sports and the American Association of University Women. Hudson previously served on the NCAA Track and Field Committee, as well as the Board of Directors and the Athletes Advisory Committee for [[USA Track & Field]] (USATF).


==<small>Early years</small>==
==<small>Early years</small>==


Born in [[Wurzburg, Germany]], Hudson attended [[Rio Linda High School]] in [[Rio Linda, California]], where she competed in track and field and played on the girls’ basketball team. Hudson was the Knights’ starting point guard and played on the varsity basketball team all four years during high school. On the track, Hudson competed in the triple jump, long jump, 300-meter hurdles and the 4x100m and 4x400m relays. Hudson captured the 1985 [[CIF California State Meet]] title in the triple jump during her senior year and accepted a full track scholarship to attend UC Berkeley.
Born in [[Würzburg]], [[Germany]], Hudson attended [[Rio Linda High School]] in [[Rio Linda, California]], where she competed in track and field and played on the girls’ basketball team. Hudson was the Knights’ starting point guard and played on the varsity basketball team all four years during high school. On the track, Hudson competed in the triple jump, long jump, 300-meter hurdles and the 4 × 100 m and 4 × 400 m relays. Hudson captured the 1985 [[CIF California State Meet]] title in the triple jump during her senior year and accepted a full track scholarship to attend UC Berkeley.


=== <small>UC Berkeley</small> ===
=== <small>UC Berkeley</small> ===
Hudson attended college at the [[University of California at Berkeley]], where she earned a bachelor’s degree in architecture in 1990. She was also recruited by [[Stanford University]], but chose Cal because of its reputation for liberal ideas and social and political activism.
Hudson attended college at the [[University of California at Berkeley]], where she earned a bachelor's degree in architecture in 1990. She was also recruited by [[Stanford University]], but chose Cal because of its reputation for liberal ideas and social and political activism.


===<small>College Track & Field career</small>===
===<small>College Track & Field career</small>===


Hudson competed for the Cal track and field team from 1986 to 1990. While at Cal, Hudson was a nine-time All-American and earned six NCAA Division I National Championships – four in the triple jump and two in the long Jump. She holds school records in the triple jump (46-0.75) and long jump (22-1). Hudson was voted Cal’s Pac-10 Athlete of the Decade for track and field (1986–96).
Hudson competed for the Cal track and field team from 1986 to 1990. While at Cal, Hudson was a nine-time All-American and earned six NCAA Division I National Championships – four in the triple jump and two in the long Jump. She holds school records in the triple jump (46-0.75) and long jump (22-1). Hudson was voted Cal's Pac-10 Athlete of the Decade for track and field (1986–96).


===<small>Career at UC Berkeley</small>===
===<small>Career at UC Berkeley</small>===
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===<small>Olympic women’s triple jump advocacy</small>===
===<small>Olympic women’s triple jump advocacy</small>===


Hudson spent many years as one of the primary athletes advocating for the inclusion of the women’s triple Jump in the Olympics. After years of lobbying, the [[International Olympic Committee]] added the event to the 1996 Olympic Games. Hudson placed 10th for the United States in the inaugural women’s triple jump competition in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.
Hudson spent many years as one of the primary athletes advocating for the inclusion of the women's triple jump in the Olympics. After years of lobbying, the [[International Olympic Committee]] added the event to the 1996 Olympic Games. Hudson placed 10th for the United States in the inaugural women's triple jump competition in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.


===<small>National and international competition</small>===
===<small>National and international competition</small>===
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|bgcolor=gold|1st
|bgcolor=gold|1st
|[[Triple jump]]
|[[Triple jump]]
|{{T&Fcalc|13.85}} '''[[Triple jump world record progression#Unofficial pre-IAAF progression to 1990|WR]]''', '''{{AthAbbr|AR}}''', '''[[USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships#Records|CR]]'''
|45-5.25
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|1989
|1989
|[[USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships]]
|[[1989 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships#Women field events|USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships]]
|[[Houston, Texas]]
|[[Houston, Texas]]
|bgcolor=gold|1st
|bgcolor=gold|1st
|[[Triple jump]]
|[[Triple jump]]
|{{T&Fcalc|13.88}}
|45-6.5
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|1990
|1990
|[[USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships]]
|[[1990 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships#Women field events|USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships]]
|[[Cerritos College]]
|[[Cerritos College]]
|bgcolor=gold|1st
|bgcolor=gold|1st
|[[Triple jump]]
|[[Triple jump]]
|{{T&Fcalc|14.07}}w
|46-2
|-
|-
|1991
|1991
|[[USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships]]
|[[1991 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships#Women field events|USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships]]
|[[Downing Stadium]]
|[[Downing Stadium]]
|bgcolor=silver|2nd
|bgcolor=silver|2nd
|[[Triple jump]]
|[[Triple jump]]
|{{T&Fcalc|13.45}}
|43-5
|-
|-
|1992
|1992
|[[1992 United States Olympic Trials (track and field)#Women field events|USA Olympic Trials]]
⚫
|[[USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships]]
|[[Tad Gormley Stadium]]
|[[Tad Gormley Stadium]]
|bgcolor=gold|1st
|bgcolor=gold|1st
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|-
|1993
|1993
|[[USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships]]
|[[1993 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships#Women field events|USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships]]
|[[Hayward Field]], [[University of Oregon]]
|[[Hayward Field]], [[University of Oregon]]
|bgcolor=silver|2nd
|bgcolor=silver|2nd
|[[Triple jump]]
|[[Triple jump]]
|{{T&Fcalc|13.66}}w
|
|-
|-
|1994
|1994
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|-
|1994
|1994
|[[USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships]]
|[[1994 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships#Women field events|USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships]]
|[[Tom Black Track]], [[University of Tennessee]]
|[[Tom Black Track]], [[University of Tennessee]]
|bgcolor=gold|1st
|bgcolor=gold|1st
|[[Triple jump]]
|[[Triple jump]]
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|{{T&Fcalc|14.23}} ={{AthAbbr|AR}}, ='''[[USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships#Records|CR]]'''
|46-8.25
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|1995
|1995
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|-
|1995
|1995
|[[USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships]]
|[[1995 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships#Women field events|USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships]]
|[[Hornet Stadium (Sacramento)|Hornet Stadium]], [[California State University, Sacramento]]
|[[Hornet Stadium (Sacramento)|Hornet Stadium]], [[California State University, Sacramento]]
|bgcolor=gold|1st
|bgcolor=gold|1st
|[[Triple jump]]
|[[Triple jump]]
|{{T&Fcalc|14.66}}w
|48-1.25w
|-
|-
|1996
|1996
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|-
|1996
|1996
|[[1996 United States Olympic Trials (track and field)#Women field events|USA Olympic Trials]]
|[[USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships]]
|[[Centennial Olympic Stadium]]
|[[Centennial Olympic Stadium]]
|bgcolor=silver|2nd
|bgcolor=silver|2nd
|[[Triple jump]]
|[[Triple jump]]
| {{T&Fcalc|14.06}}
|
|-
|-
|1997
|1997
|[[USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships]]
|[[1997 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships#Women field events|USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships]]
|[[IU Michael A. Carroll Track & Soccer Stadium|IU Carroll Track Stadium]], [[Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis|IUPUI]]
|[[IU Michael A. Carroll Track & Soccer Stadium|IU Carroll Track Stadium]], [[Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis|IUPUI]]
|8th
|8th
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|-
|1998
|1998
|[[USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships]]
|[[1998 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships#Women field events|USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships]]
|[[Tad Gormley Stadium]]
|[[Tad Gormley Stadium]]
|bgcolor=gold|1st
|bgcolor=gold|1st
|[[Triple jump]]
|[[Triple jump]]
|{{T&Fcalc|13.72}}
|45-0.25
|-
|-
|1999
|1999
|[[USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships]]
|[[1999 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships#Women field events|USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships]]
|[[Hayward Field]], [[University of Oregon]]
|[[Hayward Field]], [[University of Oregon]]
|bgcolor=silver|2nd
|bgcolor=silver|2nd
|[[Triple jump]]
|[[Triple jump]]
|{{T&Fcalc|13.81}}
|13.81m/43-3.75
|-
|-
|2000
|2000
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|4th
|4th
|[[Triple jump]]
|[[Triple jump]]
|{{T&Fcalc|13.10}}
|13.10m/42-11.75
|-
|-
|2000
|2000
|[[2000 United States Olympic Trials (track and field)#Women field events|USA Olympic Trials]]
|[[USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships]]
|[[Hornet Stadium (Sacramento)|Hornet Stadium]], [[California State University, Sacramento]]
|[[Hornet Stadium (Sacramento)|Hornet Stadium]], [[California State University, Sacramento]]
|bgcolor=silver|2nd
|bgcolor=silver|2nd
|[[Triple jump]]
|[[Triple jump]]
|{{T&Fcalc|13.93}}
|13.93m/45-8.5
|-
|-
|2001
|2001
|[[USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships]]
|[[2001 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships#Women field events|USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships]]
|[[Hayward Field]], [[University of Oregon]]
|[[Hayward Field]], [[University of Oregon]]
|bgcolor="cc9966"|3rd
|bgcolor="cc9966"|3rd
|[[Triple jump]]
|[[Triple jump]]
|13.68/44-10.75
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|-
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* UC Berkeley Hall of Fame inductee (1999)
* UC Berkeley Hall of Fame inductee (1999)
* [[CIF Sac-Joaquin Section]] Hall of Fame inductee (2014)
* [[CIF Sac-Joaquin Section]] Hall of Fame inductee (2014)
* Inaugural Rio Linda High School Sports Hall of Fame Inductee (2022)


==<small>Post-competitive career</small>==
==<small>Post-competitive career</small>==
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===<small>Sports journalism career</small>===
===<small>Sports journalism career</small>===


At the close of her professional track and field career, Hudson began working in her hometown for the [[Sacramento Bee]] newspaper, beginning with an Olympic hopeful diary. She later focused on feature articles as a staff writer in The Bee’s sports department from 2000-02.
At the close of her professional track and field career, Hudson began working in her hometown for the [[Sacramento Bee]] newspaper, beginning with an Olympic hopeful diary. She later focused on feature articles as a staff writer in The Bee's sports department from 2000-02.


===<small>Coaching career</small>===
===<small>Coaching career</small>===


Hudson served as an assistant track and field coach at her alma mater, UC Berkeley, from 1992-94. She later served as an assistant track coach at [[California State University, Los Angeles]], from 2002-08. Hudson’s tutelage contributed to the following achievements among Cal State LA’s jumpers:
Hudson served as an assistant track and field coach at her alma mater, UC Berkeley, from 1992-94. She later served as an assistant track coach at [[California State University, Los Angeles]], from 2002-08. Hudson's tutelage contributed to the following achievements among Cal State LA's jumpers:


* 1 NCAA Division II individual National Champion (triple jump)
* 1 NCAA Division II individual National Champion (triple jump)
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===<small>Athletics administration career</small>===
===<small>Athletics administration career</small>===


In 2008, while at Cal State LA, Hudson fully transitioned from collegiate coaching to athletics administration. She served as Cal State LA’s Compliance Coordinator and Senior Woman Administrator for two years before being promoted to Associate Athletics Director in 2008. Hudson earned a promotion to Senior Associate Director of Athletics in January 2016 and concurrently served as a campus Deputy Title IX Coordinator. Hudson departed Cal State LA in 2017.
In 2008, while at Cal State LA, Hudson fully transitioned from collegiate coaching to athletics administration. She served as Cal State LA's Compliance Coordinator and Senior Woman Administrator for two years before being promoted to Associate Athletics Director in 2008. Hudson earned a promotion to Senior Associate Director of Athletics in January 2016 and concurrently served as a campus Deputy Title IX Coordinator. Hudson departed Cal State LA in 2017.


==<small>Education</small>==
==<small>Education</small>==


Hudson was the first in her family’s history to attend a university. She earned a B.A. in architecture from UC Berkeley in 1990. While working full-time as an athletics administrator, Hudson pursued graduate study at Cal State LA, earning an M.A. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership.
Hudson was the first in her family's history to attend a university. She earned a B.A. in architecture from UC Berkeley in 1990. While working full-time as an athletics administrator, Hudson pursued graduate study at Cal State LA, earning an M.A. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership.


== <small>Authored articles and publications (section under construction)</small> ==
== <small>Authored articles and publications (section under construction)</small> ==
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==<small>External links</small>==
==<small>External links</small>==
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Sheila Hudson (Olympian)
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
Born (1967-06-30) June 30, 1967 (age 56)
Würzburg, Germany
Height5-5
Sport
SportTrack & Field
Event(s)Triple jump, Long jump
College teamUC Berkeley
Turned pro1990
Coached byRandy Huntington
Retired2002
Achievements and titles
Olympic finals10th at 1996 Olympics
Personal best(s)Long jump: 6.73m/22-1[1]
Triple jump: 14.41m/47-3.5[1]
Updated on May 24, 2016.

Dr. Sheila Ann Hudson (born June 30, 1967) is an American former track and field athlete and Olympian, ranked among the all-time greatest U.S. competitors in the women's triple jump. Throughout her career, she won nine U.S. triple jump titles, and set two world bests (World records before the event became an IAAF record event) and nine American records. She previously held the indoor American record in the women's triple jump (46-8.25) as well as the outdoor American record in women's triple jump (47-3.5) with a wind aided all-time best jump of 48-1.25. Hudson won the silver medal at the 1994 IAAF World Cup, finished eighth at the 1995 World Indoor Championships, tenth at the 1996 Olympic Games and fifth at the 1998 IAAF World Cup.

Hudson was a pioneer and advocate in the fight to make the triple jump an Olympic event for women. She represented the United States and placed 10th in the inaugural Olympic women's triple jump competition in the 1996 Atlanta Games.

Following her competitive track and field career, Hudson earned a doctoral degree in Educational Leadership. She has worked as a staff writer for the Sacramento Bee, and as a collegiate coach and athletics administrator.

Hudson is active in championing women's rights and empowering women and girls in sports. She is a member of Women Leaders in College Sports and the American Association of University Women. Hudson previously served on the NCAA Track and Field Committee, as well as the Board of Directors and the Athletes Advisory Committee for USA Track & Field (USATF).

Early years

Born in Würzburg, Germany, Hudson attended Rio Linda High School in Rio Linda, California, where she competed in track and field and played on the girls’ basketball team. Hudson was the Knights’ starting point guard and played on the varsity basketball team all four years during high school. On the track, Hudson competed in the triple jump, long jump, 300-meter hurdles and the 4 × 100 m and 4 × 400 m relays. Hudson captured the 1985 CIF California State Meet title in the triple jump during her senior year and accepted a full track scholarship to attend UC Berkeley.

UC Berkeley

Hudson attended college at the University of California at Berkeley, where she earned a bachelor's degree in architecture in 1990. She was also recruited by Stanford University, but chose Cal because of its reputation for liberal ideas and social and political activism.

College Track & Field career

Hudson competed for the Cal track and field team from 1986 to 1990. While at Cal, Hudson was a nine-time All-American and earned six NCAA Division I National Championships – four in the triple jump and two in the long Jump. She holds school records in the triple jump (46-0.75) and long jump (22-1). Hudson was voted Cal's Pac-10 Athlete of the Decade for track and field (1986–96).

Career at UC Berkeley

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
1986 NCAA Outdoor Women's Track and Field Championship 5th Triple jump
1987 NCAA Outdoor Women's Track and Field Championship 2nd Long jump
1987 NCAA Outdoor Women's Track and Field Championship 1st Triple jump 45-2.5
1988 NCAA Outdoor Women's Track and Field Championship 1st Triple jump 45-8
1990 NCAA Outdoor Women's Track and Field Championship 1st Long jump 21-9.5
1990 NCAA Outdoor Women's Track and Field Championship 1st Triple jump 46-0.75

[2]

Post-collegiate career

Olympic women’s triple jump advocacy

Hudson spent many years as one of the primary athletes advocating for the inclusion of the women's triple jump in the Olympics. After years of lobbying, the International Olympic Committee added the event to the 1996 Olympic Games. Hudson placed 10th for the United States in the inaugural women's triple jump competition in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.

National and international competition

In U.S. Championship competition, Hudson is a four-time USA Outdoor triple jump champion (1989, ’90, ’94 and ’95) and a five-time USA Indoor triple jump champion (1990, ’93, ’94, ’95 and ’96). Hudson held the Indoor American triple jump record (46-8.25) for twenty-three years, relinquishing the record in 2017. Sheila set and broke her own Outdoor American triple jump record numerous times between 1987 and 1995, holding the Outdoor American record for seventeen years until it was broken in 2004. Internationally, Hudson won the silver medal at the 1994 IAAF World Cup, won the bronze medal at the 1993 Goodwill Games, finished eighth at the 1995 World Indoor Championships, tenth at the 1996 Olympic Games and fifth at the 1998 IAAF World Cup.

USA National Championships

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
1987 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships San Jose City College 1st Triple jump 13.85 m (45 ft 5+1⁄4 in) WR, AR, CR
1989 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships Houston, Texas 1st Triple jump 13.88 m (45 ft 6+1⁄4 in)
1990 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships Cerritos College 1st Triple jump 14.07 m (46 ft 1+3⁄4 in)w
1991 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships Downing Stadium 2nd Triple jump 13.45 m (44 ft 1+1⁄2 in)
1992 USA Olympic Trials Tad Gormley Stadium 1st Triple jump 46-8.25
1993 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships 1st Triple jump 44-3
1993 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships Hayward Field, University of Oregon 2nd Triple jump 13.66 m (44 ft 9+3⁄4 in)w
1994 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships 1st Triple jump 45-3.5
1994 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships Tom Black Track, University of Tennessee 1st Triple jump 14.23 m (46 ft 8 in) =AR, =CR
1995 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships 1st Triple jump 46-8.25
1995 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships Hornet Stadium, California State University, Sacramento 1st Triple jump 14.66 m (48 ft 1 in)w
1996 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships 1st Triple jump 46-7.5
1996 USA Olympic Trials Centennial Olympic Stadium 2nd Triple jump 14.06 m (46 ft 1+1⁄2 in)
1997 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships IU Carroll Track Stadium, IUPUI 8th Triple jump 42-4
1998 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships Tad Gormley Stadium 1st Triple jump 13.72 m (45 ft 0 in)
1999 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships Hayward Field, University of Oregon 2nd Triple jump 13.81 m (45 ft 3+1⁄2 in)
2000 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships 4th Triple jump 13.10 m (42 ft 11+1⁄2 in)
2000 USA Olympic Trials Hornet Stadium, California State University, Sacramento 2nd Triple jump 13.93 m (45 ft 8+1⁄4 in)
2001 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships Hayward Field, University of Oregon 3rd Triple jump 13.68 m (44 ft 10+1⁄2 in)

Honors and awards

  • Pac-12 All-Century Team for track and field (2016)
  • Pac-10 Athlete of the Decade for track and field (1986–96)
  • Honda Sports Award nominee (1989–90)
  • Pac-12 Silver Anniversary Team for track and field (2006)
  • UC Berkeley Hall of Fame inductee (1999)
  • CIF Sac-Joaquin Section Hall of Fame inductee (2014)
  • Inaugural Rio Linda High School Sports Hall of Fame Inductee (2022)

Post-competitive career

Sports journalism career

At the close of her professional track and field career, Hudson began working in her hometown for the Sacramento Bee newspaper, beginning with an Olympic hopeful diary. She later focused on feature articles as a staff writer in The Bee's sports department from 2000-02.

Coaching career

Hudson served as an assistant track and field coach at her alma mater, UC Berkeley, from 1992-94. She later served as an assistant track coach at California State University, Los Angeles, from 2002-08. Hudson's tutelage contributed to the following achievements among Cal State LA's jumpers:

  • 1 NCAA Division II individual National Champion (triple jump)
  • 4 NCAA Division II National Championship Runners Up (triple jump, long jump, high jump)
  • 18 NCAA Division II All-Americans
  • 12 CCAA individual Conference Champions
  • 36 CCAA individual All-Conference Honorees

Athletics administration career

In 2008, while at Cal State LA, Hudson fully transitioned from collegiate coaching to athletics administration. She served as Cal State LA's Compliance Coordinator and Senior Woman Administrator for two years before being promoted to Associate Athletics Director in 2008. Hudson earned a promotion to Senior Associate Director of Athletics in January 2016 and concurrently served as a campus Deputy Title IX Coordinator. Hudson departed Cal State LA in 2017.

Education

Hudson was the first in her family's history to attend a university. She earned a B.A. in architecture from UC Berkeley in 1990. While working full-time as an athletics administrator, Hudson pursued graduate study at Cal State LA, earning an M.A. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership.

Authored articles and publications (section under construction)

References

  1. ^ a b USATF. "Profile of Sheila Hudson".
  2. ^ 2012 UC Berkeley Golden Bears Track and Field Record Book

External links

Records
Preceded by Women's Triple Jump World Record Holder
Not officially ratified by the IAAF
1987-06-06 – 1987-10-11 		Succeeded by
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