USA women’s basketball team director Carol Callan leads a class of four into the Sportswomen of Colorado Hall of Fame.
Callan will be inducted, along with University of Colorado runner and Olympian Jenny Barringer, CU soccer star Nikki Marshall and CU’s NCAA alpine ski champion Lucie Zikova at the 35th annual banquet March 8 at the Marriott Denver Tech Center.
Each Hall of Fame entrant will be receiving her third SWC award. In all, 50 athletes, coaches and contributors will be honored in 19 sports, including basketball, lacrosse, wrestling, swimming and softball.
Among the contributors in sports: ski sensation Suzy Chaffee, an Aspen resident and former University of Denver star who invented ski ballet; Kroenke sports executive Deb Dowling-Canino; East High School boys soccer coach Beth Hinz; and golf executive Robin Elbardawil.
The highlight of the evening is the announcement of the sportswoman of the year award.
The keynote speaker is Olympic marathon gold medalist Constantina Tomescu-Dita.
Tickets are available by calling the SWC office at 303- 331-0376 or e-mailing Joan Birkland at jbirkland@usga.org.
Sportswomen of Colorado honorees
Basketball
Jackie McFarland, University of Colorado
Talli Hansen, Eads High School
Anna Prins, Broomfield H.S.
Field hockey
Lauren Miller, Duke (alumna of Kent Denver School)
St. Mary’s Academy team
Golf
Becca Huffer, Littleton H.S., Notre Dame
Stephanie Sherlock, University of Denver
Gymnastics
Brittnee Martinez, Doherty H.S.
Jessica Lopez, University of Denver
Horsemanship
Tiana Yocam, Kiowa H.S.
Lacrosse
McKenzie Brown, Cherry Creek H.S.
Colorado State University Women’s Club Rowing
Taylor Ritzel, Yale (Douglas County H.S.)
Running
Allie McLaughlin, cross country, Air Academy H.S.
Keri Nelson, endurance, Western State
Jamie Donaldson ultramarathon, Littleton
Skiing
Lindsey Vonn, World Cup, Vail
Lucie Zikova, alpine, University of Colorado
Maria Grevsgaard, nordic, University of Colorado
Soccer
Nikki Marshall, University of Colorado
Bethany West, Grandview H.S.
Softball
Heather Ebert,, Adams State
Shelby Babcock, Legacy H.S.
Swimming
Missy Franklin, Colorado Stars, Powell Middle School
Erin Popovich, Colorado State University
Tennis
Caroline Schnell, Cherry Creek H.S.
Track and field
Adams State College team
Jenny Barringer, University of Colorado
Emily Blok, Conifer H.S.
Shaylee Robinette, Crowley County H.S.
Volleyball
Mekana Barnes, Colorado State University
Morgan Broekhuis, Colorado Springs Christian H.S.
Wrestling
Adeline Gray, Chatfield H.S.
MASTERS
Cycling
Colorado Flash Cycling Team
Tennis
Susan Wright, Grand Junction
Triathlon
Judyann Cummings, Denver
Ultra-distance running
Diane Van Deren, Sedalia
SPECIAL AWARDS
All-around,
Amy Barczuk, Arapahoe H.S.
Coach of the year
Beth Hinz, Denver East H.S.
Legacy
Tony Wells, Denver
Courageous
Anne Marie Torp, Metro State
Contribution
Deb Dowling-Canino, Denver
Spirit
Kellen Wittkop, Legacy H.S.
Inspiration
Roni Yadlin, U.S. Air Force Academy
Career achievement
Carol Callan, Colorado Springs
Leadership
Robin Elbardawil, Aurora
Pioneer
Suzy Chaffee, Aspen
Milestone
Matt Norton, Loveland
Perseverance
Rita Price, Aurora
Honor Award, marathon
Constantina Tomescu-Dita, Erie
