Texas Woman's University Athletics

Barker Davis spent four seasons with Dr. Bert Lyle as a member of the Pioneer track team, which won National Championships in 1971 and 1973. She was team captain of the 1973 and 1974 teams.

In 1973, she won AIAW National Championships in the 100 yard dash and 440 relay as a junior. That same year, Barker Davis was selected to the United States Track & Field Federation (USTFF) All-American Track & Field Team. She was also chosen to be a member of the U.S. National Team and was a medalist at the World University Games in Moscow and Pacific International Games in Canada in the 100, 200 and 440 relay.

The following year, TWU’s 440 and 880 relay teams made a clean sweep, winning all three National Championships: AIAW, USTFF and Amateur Athletic Union (AAU). Both of those relay times held the national collegiate records throughout the rest of the 70’s.

In addition to her success on the track, she excelled in the classroom and was recognized for outstanding merit and accomplishment by Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.

Following graduation, Barker Davis trained for the 1975 Pan American Games and the 1976 Montreal Olympics. She retired from competitive running shortly after, however, when she discovered she was pregnant with her first child.

She had a successful high school career as a three-time state champion in the 60 and 100 meters, as well as the long jump and triple jump.

Davis currently resides in Carrollton and teaches U.S. History at Plano Senior High School, where she coached track & field from 1975-83. During her tenure, she coached two 5A state champions and record holders in the 800 meters and 1600 meters.