Jo Ann Terry facts for kids
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Jo Ann Terry-Grissom, born on August 4, 1938, is a famous American athlete. She was a talented hurdler and competed for the United States in two Summer Olympics. She is now retired from sports.
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Jo Ann Terry's Sports Journey
Jo Ann Terry loved track and field from a young age. She started her journey at Crispus Attucks High School. She graduated from there in 1956.
Becoming a Champion
In 1960, Jo Ann became an AAU champion. She won titles in both high hurdles and the pentathlon. The pentathlon is a competition with five different events. She also played on the basketball team at Tennessee State University.
Olympic Competitions
Jo Ann Terry represented the USA in the 1960 Summer Olympics. She competed in the 80m Hurdles event. Four years later, she went to the 1964 Summer Olympics. This time, she competed in the Long Jump.
Pan American Games Gold
In 1963, Jo Ann Terry won a gold medal. She won the 80m hurdles at the 1963 Pan American Games. This was a big win for her between her Olympic appearances.
Life After Sports
On November 23, 1963, Jo Ann married Leo Warner Grissom Jr. After her athletic career, she became a physical education instructor. She taught at different schools in the IPS system.
Jo Ann Terry is also featured in a 2018 documentary. The film is called Mr. Temple and the Tigerbelles. It tells the story of coach Ed Temple. It also highlights 40 African American female athletes. These athletes helped break barriers in sports.
