Evelyn Lawler
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Born | October 18, 1929 Gadsden, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | January 4, 2023 (aged 93) |
| Spouse |
William McKinley Lewis
(m. 1951; died 1987) |
| Children | 4, including Cleveland, Carl and Carol[2] |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Event | 80 metres hurdles |
Evelyn Lawler (October 18, 1929 – January 4, 2023) was American
American record in the 80 metres hurdles.[3]
Lawler graduated from
Cleveland L. Abbott
invited her to come to the University.
Lawler started hurdling when the previous hurdlers including 1948 Olympian
Buenos Aires, Argentina was her first out of the country, the first time on a plane and first national team. By 1952, she had become one of the best three hurdlers in the world, but injuries prevented her from qualifying for the Olympics. She continued to participate in Masters athletics
but eventually retired from the sport due to injuries.
Lawler was the mother of multiple Olympic gold medalist Carl Lewis, World Championship bronze medalist and sports announcer Carol Lewis,[4][5] and professional soccer player Cleveland Lewis.[6]
Lawler died on January 4, 2023, at the age of 93.[7]
References
- ^ "William Lewis, Track Coach and Father of Olympic Star". The New York Times. Associated Press. May 7, 1987. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
- ^ "Going to Great Lengths". Sports Illustrated Vault | Si.com.
- ^ Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference – SIAC HISTORY. Thesiac.com. Retrieved on 2013-03-26.
- ^ Carol Lewis. Sports-reference.com. Retrieved on 2013-03-26.
- ^ "Gadsden native more than just Carl Lewis' mom". 16 July 2015.
- ^ Amdur, Neil (February 12, 1981). "Jersey Siblings Rival the Best in Track and Field". New York Times. Retrieved July 8, 2019.
- ^ "Obituary for Mrs. Evelyn L. Lewis". Mabrie Memorial Mortuary. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
External links
- Profile at trackfield.brinkster.net