Port Arthur Olympians make stop at PA library
Published 10:21 am Tuesday, October 18, 2016
- 1992 Olympic track coach Barbara Jacket, left, and 2016 Olympic track athlete Inika McPherson pose for a photo at the Lucy Stiefel Gallery of the Port Arthur Public Library. They were at the library for programs including a presentation by author B.J. Pierce followed by an (NAACP youth rally. Photo courtesy of Diamond Mine Production)
Barbara Jacket served as head coach to the Olympic U.S women’s track and field team at Barcelona.
McPherson competed in women’s high jump during the 2016 Olympic games in Rio.
Both women are Port Arthur natives.
