Notable Alumni: Joetta Clark Diggs (1984)

Joetta Clark Diggs (1984) is a four-time track Olympian, competing in every outdoor USA Chmpionship and Olympic Trials from 1979 until 2000 and winning more than nine championships titles. She was the 2000 U.S. women’s Olympic outdoor track team captain, where she competed along side her younger sister, Hazel, and her sister-in-law, Jearl. This marked the first time in history that family members occupied all three spots on the U.S. women’s track team. All three were coached by Lady Vols track and field coach, J.J. Clark.

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