Allison Williams-Murphy (2023) - Pitt Athletics Hall of Fame

Allison Williams-Murphy

Induction:
2023
Class:
1994

Williams-Murphy was a highly decorated hurdler at both the conference and national levels during her Pitt career (1989-94). She was a seven-time Big East champion, winning the indoor 55-meter hurdles four times, the outdoor 100-meter hurdles twice and also earning gold as part of the outdoor 1,600-meter relay team. Her performances helped lead the Panthers to three Big East outdoor team championships. On the NCAA stage, Williams-Murphy was a three-time outdoor All-American. She was a two-time All-American in the 100-meter hurdles and also as a member of the 1,600-meter relay. Following her final collegiate season, Williams-Murphy was honored as Pennsylvania's NCAA Woman of the Year.