Tri High School

If greatness in athletics is measured by the ability to compete against the best, then Becca (Williams) Podojil surely is one of the greats. In the history of Tri High School, she was a competitor who combined natural talent, hard work and a will to overcome obstacles. A multiple sport competitor early in her career, she fought through rehabilitation, conquered the injury, then left her lasting mark on the record books. A holder of seven of 14 Lady Titan records in track and field, she focused her final two seasons on the 100-meter hurdles and the 300-meter hurdles, making it all the way to the state finals in both her events her senior year. Becca finished runner-up in both events. She was also presented the Mental Attitude Award, given for excellence in attitude, scholarship, leadership and athletic ability. Given a scholarship to Miami University of Ohio, she competed as a top Division I performer. During her time at Miami, she was a two-time All-American, placing fourth at the 1996 NCAA Championships and fifth at the 1997 Championships. Twice named the Most Valuable Performer of the Mid American Conference Championships, Becca also was an eight-time MAC champion (indoors and outdoors), capturing the 100-meter hurdles title in 1995, 1996 and 1997, winning the 400 meters and the 400 hurdles in 1996, plus three indoor titles in the pentathlon and 60-meter hurdles. She was a U.S. Olympic trial qualifier, becoming the first alternate for the Olympic team in 1996. Her personal record in the 400 hurdles of 54.98 is still the fastest ever by a female MAC performer. Additionally, she was a United States Track Coaches Association Scholar All-American and was a three-time Academic All-MAC selection. Becca lives in Cincinnati, Ohio, with her husband and three children.