Judy Dyer inducted into Kansas Sports Hall of Fame
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 3:39 AM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Judy Dyer, a standout track athlete from Topeka, was inducted into the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame on July 25. This marks her sixth hall of fame induction. Dyer represented the U.S. in the 1968 Olympics and was a pioneer for female track athletes in Topeka, having competed without a formal track program at her high school. She credits her success to the supportive community in Topeka. Dyer's contributions helped pave the way for future generations of women in track and field.
- •Judy Dyer received her sixth hall of fame induction
- •Induction ceremony occurred on July 25
- •Dyer was a member of the 1968 U.S. Olympic team
- •She competed for the Topeka Cosmopolitan Track Club
- •Dyer emphasizes her role as a pioneer for women's track athletes
- 3:39 AMYahoo Sports — ‘It’s like getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame’: Topeka’s Judy Dyer earns hall of fame induction
"WICHITA (KSNT) — Topeka High’s Judy Dyer receives her sixth hall of fame induction. On Saturday, July 25, Dyer was inducted into the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame. Dyer was a trailblazer for female track & field athletes in Topeka. She’s a member of the 1968 U.S. Olympic team and is a NAIA national indoor […]
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