Madeline Manning Mims Induction Ceremony Video

An Olympic medalist in track at the 1968 Games in Mexico City, Madeline Manning Mims became the first American woman to win Gold in the 800 meter, a record she held for more than 50 years. A member of four Olympic teams for the USA, her international career spanned 16 years and included ten national titles and a number of American records. Mims opened the global door for women of color to participate in distance running. Following retirement, she founded and continues to serve as president of the United States Council for Sports Chaplaincy. She served as chaplain for nine Olympic Games, six years as chaplain for the WNBA’s Tulsa Shock, and has been inducted into the Olympic Hall of Fame.