Conway resident, paralympic legend receives finalist spot for hall of fame

CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — A Conway resident is a 2025 United States Olympic and Paralympic Hall of Fame finalist.

Sharon Hedrick is known for her legendary performance in the 1977 Boston Marathon as the first woman in a wheelchair to ever compete. From 1980 to 1989, she was an undefeated champion in track.

As a student at the University of Illinois, Hedrick led the women’s basketball team to seven national championships and was named to the National Women’s Wheelchair Basketball All Tournament Team 15 times…

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