Thomas Hill (1996)
This Arkansas State University graduate was a true champion. He was a four-time Southland Conference 110 yard champion high hurdler. He was also the conference 100 meter dash champion in 1970.
In addition he was the NCAA 60 yard high hurdle champion in 1969, and the Inter-service high hurdle champion for 4 years. At the 1971 U.S. Track & Field Federation games he tied the world record 13.2 seconds in the high hurdles after running a wind-aided time of 13.1 seconds in the semi-finals. Thomas Hill won the Bronze medal in the 110 meter high hurdles at the 1972 Olympic Games. |