University of Delaware Athletics
Hall of Fame
Mary Schilly
- Induction:
- 2004
- Class:
- 1981
MARY SCHILLY
Women’s Outdoor Track and Field (1979-1980)
Women’s Indoor Track and Field (1979-1980)
Field Hockey (1977)
A record-setting standout for the first UD women’s indoor and outdoor track and field teams, Mary moved on to a stellar career as one of the top distance runners in the United States.
A native of Wilmington, Del. and a 1981 Delaware graduate, Mary twice competed at the Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (AIAW) outdoor nationals for the Blue Hens in the mile run in 1979 and 1980, placed fifth in the 1,500 meters at the 1980 EAIAW outdoor regionals, and established still-standing school records in the indoor 880-yard (2:17.9) and mile (4:51.6) runs and in the outdoor 880-yard run (2:21.0) and 1,500 meters (4:23.0).
Following her career at Delaware, Mary enjoyed outstanding success as one of the world’s top distance runners. She competed at the U.S. Olympic Trials three times, won a gold medal in the 3,000 meters at the 1987 Pan Am Games, and was national champion in the 3,000 meters at the U.S. Track and Field Outdoor Championships in 1986 and 1987.
She was inducted into the Delaware Sports Museum & Hall of Fame in 2008.
Women’s Outdoor Track and Field (1979-1980)
Women’s Indoor Track and Field (1979-1980)
Field Hockey (1977)
A record-setting standout for the first UD women’s indoor and outdoor track and field teams, Mary moved on to a stellar career as one of the top distance runners in the United States.
A native of Wilmington, Del. and a 1981 Delaware graduate, Mary twice competed at the Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (AIAW) outdoor nationals for the Blue Hens in the mile run in 1979 and 1980, placed fifth in the 1,500 meters at the 1980 EAIAW outdoor regionals, and established still-standing school records in the indoor 880-yard (2:17.9) and mile (4:51.6) runs and in the outdoor 880-yard run (2:21.0) and 1,500 meters (4:23.0).
Following her career at Delaware, Mary enjoyed outstanding success as one of the world’s top distance runners. She competed at the U.S. Olympic Trials three times, won a gold medal in the 3,000 meters at the 1987 Pan Am Games, and was national champion in the 3,000 meters at the U.S. Track and Field Outdoor Championships in 1986 and 1987.
She was inducted into the Delaware Sports Museum & Hall of Fame in 2008.
Delaware Football Postgame Press Conference - WKU 10/3/25
Saturday, October 04
Delaware Football Weekly Press Conference - Week 6
Wednesday, October 01
Field Hockey vs Ohio State
Monday, September 29
Field Hockey vs William & Mary
Friday, September 26
