Maureen Cogan (2023) | Hall of Fame Inductees

Maureen Cogan

Induction:
2023

Maureen Cogan became the first All-American in Ohio State women’s cross country/track and field history when she was named an AIAW All-American in 1981. Cogan also finished 35th at the 1983 NCAA Championships to earn All-America status for a second time. She was a two-time First Team All-Big Ten selection, earning the honor during the 1984 cross country season and the 1985 track season after winning the 1985 Big Ten Outdoor Championship in the 5000m. Cogan still holds the program’s track records in the 1500m (indoor) and 3000m (outdoor) in addition to ranking in the Top 5 in three other events. The 1982 Ohio State Scholar Athlete was inducted into the Dayton Distance Running Hall of Fame in 2010. Cogan won the 1979 All-Ohio cross country championships as a high schooler before coming to Ohio State.