Angie Thacker

Angie Thacker was a long jumper who just missed a medal when she finished fourth at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. Thacker competed for the University of Nebraska. At the NCAA Meet, she placed sixth in 1983 and second in 1984. She also sprinted, finishing seventh in the 100 metres at the 1984 NCAAs and the 1984 US Olympic Trials. Thacker’s best finish at the US Nationals was fifth in the long jump in 1983. She was twice US ranked, placing second in 1984 and fifth in 1983. In 1985 Thacker set a US indoor record in the obscure 300 yards, running 33.82 at the Big Eight Indoor Championships.

Personal Bests: 100 – 11.39 (1984); 200 – 23.15 (1984); LJ – 22-4¼ [6.81] (1984).