Carol Thomson Slowik


Caroline A. "Carol" Thomson Slowik is an American college track and field coach and former hurdler.

Hurdler

The University of Delaware did not field an official track team before 1979. However, Carol represented the University before that. In 1976-1977 her ranking was second worldwide in 50-meter
hurdles. She also held a world record in the 60-yard hurdles and an American record in the 50 and 60-metre indoor hurdles, as well as being a national collegiate champion in the 100-meter hurdles.

Coach

Carol coached at the University of Florida, Drake University, Rutgers University, and East Carolina University, and twice was assistant coach of the U.S. Olympic Festival team.

Honors

Carol received AIAW All-American honors in 1976-77.
In 1994 she was inducted into the Delaware Track & Field Hall of Fame.
In 1995 she was inducted into the Delaware Sports Hall of Fame.

Personal life

Her husband is Bob Slowik, a coach in the Canadian Football League. Their son is Bobby Slowik, a coach in the National Football League.