Rose Richmond (2019) - Indiana University Athletics Hall of Fame

Rose Richmond

Induction:
2019

Rose Richmond was a dominant force for the Hoosier track and field program throughout her career. Competing primarily in the horizontal jumps and sprint relay events, Richmond won seven Big Ten titles and earned five All-America awards. She was the NCAA Indoor runner-up in the long jump in 2003, and she remains the school record holder in both the indoor and outdoor long jump events as well as in the 4x100-meter relay. After leaving IU in 2003, Richmond went on to a great deal of success on the national and international levels. In 2004 she placed fourth at the U.S. Olympic Trials and earned a berth on the U.S. Olympic team. She also won U.S. National championships in the long jump during the indoor season in 2005 and the outdoor season in 2006, and in 2007 placed third at the U.S. Outdoor meet, earning her a spot on the U.S. World Championship team.