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In 1994, the University of Michigan Track and Field program began a tradition to honor its finest competitors and coaches. The Michigan Women's Track and Field Hall of Fame opened with its inaugural induction on Jan. 22, 1994, with the induction of former U-M head coach Kenneth "Red" Simmons. Simmons was the first head coach of Michigan women's track and field, guiding the Wolverine program during its first four seasons of competition (1978-81). Red was a member of the 1932 U.S. Olympic track and field team, advancing to the semifinals in the 440m hurdles.
U-M will induct the entire 1978 team into the Michigan Women's Track and Field Hall of Fame on Sept. 6, 2009. The 1978 team was the first varsity women's track and field team in Wolverine history as it participated in four events during the season, finishing eighth out of nine teams at the inaugural Big Ten Conference Championships.
Michigan Women's Track and Field Hall of Fame Inductees
| Name | Title (Years) | Year Inducted |
| Kenneth "Red" Simmons | Coach (1978-81) | 1994 |
| Francie Kraker Goodridge | Athlete (1966-68 club sport)/Coach (1982-84) | 1996 |
| Sue Frederick Foster | Athlete (1980-83)/Cross Country Coach (1987-91) | 1997 |
| Penny Neer | Athlete (1979-80-81-82) | 1997 |
| Melanie Weaver | Athlete (1980-81-82-83) | 1999 |
| Debbie Williams | Athlete (1979-80-81-82) | 1999 |
| Sue Schroeder Ament | Athlete (1983-84-85-86) | 2004 |
| Pam Moore Kellenberger | Athlete (1978-79) | 2004 |
| Courtney Babcock Key | Athlete (1992-93-94-96) | 2004 |
| Joanna Bullard Mehall | Athlete (1980-81-82-83) | 2004 |
| Phyllis Ocker | Administration (1977-90) | 2004 |
| Lisa Larsen Rainsberger | Athlete (1981-82-83) | 2004 |
| Molly McClimon Watcke | Athlete (1990-93-94) | 2007 |
| Joyce Wilson Eder | Athlete (1983-84-85-86) | 2007 |
| Mindy Rowand Schmitt | Athlete (1988-89-90) | 2007 |
| Katie McGregor | Athlete (1996-97-98-99) | 2007 |
| 1978 Team * | Athlete | 2009 |
* Members of the 1978 team, include: Cathy Bean, Katie Benner, Roberta Brown, Julie Clifford, Abby Currier, Janet Hallfrisch, Sue Keller, DeDe Key, Sherri King, Pam Moore, Kara Preston and Christina Smith.
