Track and Field
MayBelle Reichardt lettered in six sports at PHS and later became a member of the first U.S. Olympic women's track and field team. In the 1928 Olympic Games in Amsterdam, she placed fourth in the discus throw, just missing out on a bronze medal. Twice a U.S. National champion, she held the American discus record from 1928-1932 of 116 feet, 9.25 inches. She was a member on the very first National AAU women's basketball team. Besides track and basketball, MayBelle competed in track and field, field hockey, softball, soccer and wall climbing while at PHS.
MayBelle Reichardt
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- Year:
- 1921-1925
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- Sports Played:
- Track and Field
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- Induction Year:
- 2001
Bio
MayBelle Reichardt lettered in six sports at PHS and later became a member of the first U.S. Olympic women's track and field team. In the 1928 Olympic Games in Amsterdam, she placed fourth in the discus throw, just missing out on a bronze medal. Twice a U.S. National champion, she held the American discus record from 1928-1932 of 116 feet, 9.25 inches. She was a member on the very first National AAU women's basketball team. Besides track and basketball, MayBelle competed in track and field, field hockey, softball, soccer and wall climbing while at PHS.
*--Reichardt attended Pasadena High only when the campus was part of then Pasadena Junior College.