Buford-Bailey was a standout at Illinois who won the NCAA’s champion in the 400-meter hurdles in 1992. Buford-Bailey participated in three Olympics and was the bronze medalist in the 400-meter hurdles in 1996.

Tonja Buford-Bailey
As we celebrate Black History Month the athletic director of University of Texas elevated Tonja Buford-Bailey as Texas’ interim head coach and later head coach of the track and field program at Texas. We at IleOduduwa the Source congratulate Tonja Buford-Bailey as a trailblazer, inspirational human, athlete, olympia, coach and worthy individual to be mention in our blog as we continue to celebrate all these great African and African American hero’s and role models. #BlackHistoryMonth #SisterClaudenia

Tonja Buford Bailey
Contribution by Claudenia Buford and IleOduduwa the Source Team.