Ann Dudley had no way of knowing that this would mark the beginning of her incredible collegiate athletic career. After four years, Dudley won championships, broke records and helped propel the MTSU track and field program to new heights. “Knowing that if I go back home, I’m going back to what I know, and I’m missing out on an opportunity. The following year, Dudley placed first in the high jump at both the indoor and outdoor championships while setting a school high jump record of 5-foot-11 1/2 at the Ed Temple Classic. She became the first MTSU high jump All-American, set a new outdoor school record while winning the high jump title at the Penn Relays and finished in the top 15 in the high jump at the NCAA Championships twice.