University of Maine Sports Hall of Fame
Vanessa McGowan-Ray earned 12 varsity letters at the University of Maine, starring in cross country, indoor track and outdoor track as a middle distance specialist. She is the school record holder in the 800 meters, the 1500 meters and the 400 meter high hurdles. She is also a member of the school's top 4x220 and 4x400 indoor relay teams. McGowan-Ray captured the 800 meter title at the 1998 America East Indoor Championship, the 2001 Outdoor Championship and the 2000-01 New England Indoor Championship and the 1500 meter title at the 2001 New England Outdoor Championship.
