Ann Vazquez holds the distinction of being the only athlete in Colgate Women’s Games’ 47-year history who has competed in nearly every series!  She has advanced to an unprecedented thirty-five Finals and won more than twenty-one scholarship awards, mainly in her specialty event, the 1500 meters!!  Her athletic promise was evident as a young middle school athlete when she was voted “Most Improved Athlete” in only her second year at the games.  She continues to compete today, in the 30’s Plus division.  Her athletic career is marked with many outstanding achievements, including earning an athletic scholarship and degree from Brown University.  Ann’s 30-year coaching legacy is as impressive as her lifelong passion for running and inspiring others to persevere and pursue their dreams.

Cheryl Toussaint is part of the original Colgate Women’s Games family – she has dedicated years to the program serving both as the Assistant Director alongside Fred Thompson and now as the Meet Director. Toussaint, a games competitor herself, is also an entrepreneur and founder of Tousse Running Apparel. She is continuously devoted to Colgate Women’s Games and building a brighter future for all competitors, inspiring all girls that dreams can come true.

Coach Jean Bell is a driving force for many young women, both at the Colgate Women’s Games and outside the competitions walls. By day, she serves for the New York Department of Labour as a seasoned sr. Administrative Law Judge. After hours, she is dedicated to the Jeuness Track Club as Head Coach and founder. An Inspirational force behind the Sheppard Sisters, Coach Bell champions the power of education and work to help provide a brighter future for many young girls through community and mentorship.

Tai, Rainn, and Brooke Sheppard have excelled against all odds to achieve their dreams. All three sisters serve as an inspiration to so many girls both in their community and who compete in the games each year. Subjects of the new Netflix documentary, Sisters on Track, the once homeless Sheppard Sisters are a true testament to the Colgate Women’s Games mission; if you can dream it, you can achieve it. Excelling both in school and on the track, you’ll be sure to catch these sisters at the Olympics one day.