Roberta Collins (2005) - Hall of Fame - Kent State Golden Flashes

Roberta Collins

Induction:
2005
Class:
2000

As the thrower on the Kent State track and field team in the late 1990's, Collins was a three-time All-American in the discus, competing at the national championship in the event each of her four years. Her best finish at nationals was fifth place in 1997 after a throw of 177-17. She also finished eighth in 1999 and ninth in 1998. Collins was an eight-time MAC champion, winning the indoor weight throw four straight years, while winning the shot put once and discus three times at the outdoor championships. Her throw of 185-8 in the discus is second all-time at Kent State, while she also ranks second on Kent State's all-time performance list in the weight throw (60-2.5).