Jennifer Hooker Brinegar (1999) - Indiana University Athletics Hall of Fame

Jennifer Hooker Brinegar

Induction:
1999

Won swimming letters in 1980, 1981, 1982 and 1983 and was captain of the 1981 Big Ten Championship team...won Big Ten Championships in 200, 500 and 1650 yard freestyles in both 1980 and 1981 and the 1650 freestyle in 1982...All-American in three events in both 1980 and 1981...placed second and fifth in the 500 and 1650 freestyle at the 1980 AIAW National Championships...member of the 1976 US Olympic Team, placing sixth in the 200 meter freestyle, and Pan American Team, finishing second in 800 meter freestyle...two-time National Champion 1977...world ranked in 1977, 1978 & 1979...at one time, held five Big Ten records and ten IU records...still holds IU records in 200, 500 and 1650 yard freestyle events and former American record holder in the 500 and 1650 freestyle.