Joetta Clark Diggs is a world-renowned icon in the realm of Track & Field, celebrated for her remarkable achievements. With a dynamic personality and a reputation as a sought-after resource, Joetta is highly regarded in business, professional, educational, non-profit, and community circles.
Joetta ran for more than 28 consecutive years, never missing an indoor or outdoor season, with her races being in the 800 meters and 1500 meters. A 4-time Olympian in 1988, 1992, 1996 and 2000, Joetta competed in every outdoor USA Championships or Olympic trials between 1979 and 2000, winning five outdoor championships. Indoors, Joetta was in the national championship race in 18 of the last 19 years, winning seven times. Joetta was ranked in the top 10 in the world since 1991. Moreover, in 1998 at age 36, she was ranked number four in the world. This was her best ranking out of six such appearances.
Joetta most recently registered a new American Masters World record in the 200-meter distance at the age of 62. Joetta accomplished this feat during the 2025 USATF Master Indoor Championships where she clocked a run time of 28.62 seconds to win her race. Notably, this was also Joetta’s first race in 25 years.
Joetta has a connection to our very own Kim and Walee. Kim’s son, Kris, participated in Joetta’s summer track camp. Kris is currently a freshman in the Honors Program at Rutgers Camden where he was recently selected Captain of the track team. This is a highly coveted honor and typically is awarded to a Senior. Congratulations, Kris.
Kris (Kim’s son) with Hazel Clark, 2-time Olympian(also 800 meters) and Joetta’s sister, at Joetta’s summer track camp.
Walee has been a major fan of Joetta’s since their high school days where he ran track for Orange High School, and she ran for South Orange/Maplewood’s Columbia High School. Walee used to wave and yell acknowledgements at Joetta during track meets unsuccessfully trying to convince teammates that they knew each other. Well fast forward, Walee had the opportunity to officially be introduced to her and have since become cherished friends.
We recognize and acknowledge Joetta Clark Diggs for her global accomplishments on and off the track.
Walee with Joetta at her annual sports extravaganza.
Walee at the starting line of Joetta’s 5K race.
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