Michele Hopper Buchicchio

Class of 1973

SPORTS PLAYED at AHS:
Track & Field/Cross Country

HONORS / HIGHLIGHTS at AHS:
Undefeated Pacific League Champion 50 yd. hurdles and AHS record holder. 
First AHS Girl’s CIF Qualifier in Track and Field History (80 yd. hurdles). 
4th place finish 80 yd. hurdles Master’s Meet and AHS record holder.

SPORTS PLAYED in COLLEGE at CSULA:
Track

HONORS / HIGHLIGHTS at CSULA:
3rd Place Finish AIAW National Championships (Freshmen& Sophomore). 
MVP Track & Field CSULA (Freshmen). 
CSULA Track & Field Most Inspirational Athlete. 
First CSULA Female Cross Country AIAW Nationals Qualifier. 
2nd Place finish/1st American 400 yd. hurdles AAU National Championships. 
(Set National Record) 1974.

PROFESSIONAL TEAMS:
United States Olympic Team

PROFESSIONAL TEAM HONORS / HIGHLIGHTS
1984 Olympic Qualifier 800 meter and 1500 meter. 
1985 3rd Place American-AAU National Indoor Mile (4:38). 
World Record (age 39) 3000 meter (9:19) Mt. SAC Invitational 1995. 
Current Stadium Record Holder 1 mile APU. 
Coached San Gabriel High School 4th Place Finish Boy’s Cross Country. 
State Finals (1st female coach to take a Division 1 Boy’s team to State Championships In State History.
Member CIF Southern Section/State Advisory Boards.
Contributing Editor to AAF/CIF Track & Field/Cross Country.
Coaching Education Manuals.
AAF/ CIF Coaching Education Lead Instructor Track & Field/Cross Country.