Michelle Faulkner-Nicholson

Michelle Faulkner-Nicholson mastered the 800-meter run and for eight years in high school and college, was rarely challenged.

Nicholson capped an outstanding cross country and track career at Western High School by winning the 800-meter title at the rain-soaked
1989 IHSAA state track finals in a time of 2:14.51. Nicholson also excelled at the AAU level, winning the national title at age 17 in
Lawrence, Kan. and at age 18 in San Antonio, Texas.

At the University of Indianapolis, Nicholson lettered four seasons each in cross country and track, often turning heads with her performance
in the 800. Her 2:10.27 clocking in 1993 remains the school record. She ended her college career later that year as a two-time Division II
All-American, finishing eighth at the outdoor nationals (2:11.89) and second at the indoor nationals (2:11.73).

This marks Nicholson’s third hall of fame induction. A physical therapist, she has previously been honored by the Indiana Track and Field
Association and by the University of Indianapolis athletic department.