Carol Thomson Slowik

Caroline A. "Carol" Thomson Slowik is an American college track and field coach. She is the wife of football coach Bob Slowik.[1] A graduate of the University of Delaware, she was "recognized as one of the top women hurdlers of her time."[2] Slowik coached at the University of Florida, Drake, Rutgers and East Carolina and twice was assistant coach of the U.S. Olympic Festival team.[3] Although the university did not field an official track team until 1979, Thomson represented UD and was a national collegiate champion in the 100-metre hurdles, a world record holder in the 60-yard hurdles and American record holder in the 50 and 60-metre indoor hurdles.[4]

Carol Thomson Slowik
Playing career
c. 1976Delaware
Position(s)Hurdles
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1980–1982Florida

References
  1. "Ex-Hen Slowik leads Green Bay Packers defense".
  2. Ray Christensen, Attraction Website Design. "Delaware Track & Field Hall of Fame inductee". Archived from the original on 2015-12-22. Retrieved 2015-12-18.
  3. "Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame in Wilmington, Delaware - 1995".
  4. "Hall of Fame inducts four with UD ties (1996)".
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