Induction Yr Sport Years

2015 Track & Field 1971-1973

Sichting attended SWOCC in the early 70’s where she honed her skills under the guidance of Coach Mike Hodges. In 1973, Fran was a member of the SWOCC’s men’s track team because no women’s team existed at the time, becoming the first woman to participate for a men’s junior college track team.

At the Oregon Community College Athletic Association (OCCAA) championships, Sichting was a finalist in the 100, 220 and long jump while running anchor leg on the second place 440 relay team. As an Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) champion, in 1973 she set an American record in the 220 while placing fourth in the 100 and fifth in the long jump. In 1974, while competing in the USA vs Russia dual meet held at Duke University she became the AAU National Senior Women’s champion in the 220 and was part of the 440 yard relay team that set an American record.

A South Coast native and Marshfield alumna, Fran stayed in the area and raised a family after leaving SWOCC. Sichting has worked with numerous local youth over the years through her involvement in local meets, the Prefontaine Track Club, and as a Track and Field Coach at Marshfield High School. She was inducted into the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges (NWAACC) Hall of Fame in 1993 and then later into Marshfield’s in 2003.