Southern Connecticut State University Athletics

Judith A. Christensen, ’61, established the first women’s cross country team and competitive synchronized swim team. As head coach of women’s track and field from 1964 to 1979, she led the Owls to a phenomenal record of 123 wins and just 12 losses. In 31 years as a faculty member at Southern, Christensen also coached junior varsity basketball and served as an adviser to the women’s intramural soccer program. She organized the New England Synchronized Swimming League and served as co-director of the Olympic Track and Field Development Program for children with and without intellectual disabilities.