The second of nine CU Athletic Hall of Fame profiles as CUBuffs.com celebrates this year's class was inducted at the Coors Events Center's George Boedecker, Jr., Court, on Oct. 30. Scott and the other nine inductees will be recognized during the football game against Washington on Saturday, Nov. 1.
Yvonne Wade, formerly Yvonne Scott, has many fond memories of her time as a hurdler for the University of Colorado track and field team.
None of these memories, however, compare to the ones she shared with her teammates while winning the 1996 Big Eight Conference Championship.
“Of my collegiate career,” Wade said. “That was definitely the most memorable and worthwhile experience. The team was great and the coaches were great. To take down the [Nebraska] Huskers after their 16-year winning streak was an amazing feeling, especially on their home track.”
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