Wave3 News: Three Incredible Women Honored for Athletic Achievements

“In 1999, Murden McClure became the first woman and American to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean, a feat that was followed and documented on WAVE 3 News. 

Murden McClure is also the Chair of the Board for the National Outdoor Leadership School.

Murden McClure is most proud right now of her Compassionate University status and that Restorative Justice Louisville has found a home on Spalding’s campus. She’s also been busy with outside projects. 

The athlete and author said she loves to see the changes coming to women’s sports as young women aren’t afraid to go after what they want—and it’s being recognized.

‘I remember when I was rowing a boat across the Atlantic Ocean that whenever an article appeared it was never in the sports section,’ Murden McClure said. ‘It was always in the feature section next to whatever the meal of the day was.'”

Read the full article here.