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September 2, 1997
Hampton, VA... Mamie Rallins has been appointed Head Women's Track & Field Coach at Hampton University. "We are very pleased to have Coach Rallins to become a member of our athletic staff. She brings a wealth of experience and expertise to our track program and we look forward to her continuing standard of excellence within women's track and field," stated HU Athletic Director Dr. Dennis Thomas.Prior to Hampton University, Rallins served as Head Women's Track & Field/Cross Country Coach for 18 years (1976-94) at Ohio State University. During that time she coached 60 Big Ten indoor/outdoor champions, 24 All American, nine Olympic trial qualifiers and one Olympian. She also served as assistant athletic director for three years.
Coach Rallins also had success on the national and international ranks serving as Head Coach of the U.S. Indoor World Championship team in 1987. She also served as assistant coach of the USA Olympic Games in 1996, 1995 World University Games, 1981 USA vs. USSR Meet and the World University Games in 1979.
Rallins stated, "I'm really pleased to be at Hampton because of being able to give something back to a historical black university. I feel I have something to offer the young ladies, especially with my background and the success I received when the opportunities were given to me.
The Chicago, Illinois native is a graduate of Tennessee State University (TSU), where she enjoyed a successful collegiate career. Prior to joining the Tigerbells at TSU, she was a member of the Mayor Daley Youth Foundation Track Club and placed 2nd in the 80 meter hurdles at the 1967 Pan American Games and made the 1968 USA Olympic Team. In 1969 she was the number one 100-meter hurdler in the world. In 1971 Rallins entered TSU and continued her success making the 1972 USA Olympic Team.
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