Transferred to Iowa State from Southwest Missouri State and flourished under the direction of Coach Chris Murray
Won the 1976 Big Eight cross country title and finished second in the AIAW national championship as the Cyclones were champions of both events as a team
Finished first in the 5,000 meters outdoors and the two-mile (indoors and outdoors) at the 1977 Big Eight Championship
Competed on the 1977 U.S. National Track & Field team
At one time, held American and world records in the 5,000 and 10,000 meters