East Tennessee State University

Kim Bird ran for the Buccaneers from 1981-1984, and is the holder of four school records. Her indoor marks in the 1,500 meters (4:47.01), the 3,000 meters (9:18.95) and the 5,000 meters (16:25.10) still stand in the record book, as does her outdoor mark in the 10,000 meters of 34:41.12. Also a member of the cross country squad during her time at ETSU, Bird was selected as an All-American in 1984.