Bio

More than 20 years after his career at Northwood ended, Dale Washington remains one of the finest athletes to ever be associated with the program. The highlight of his distinguished career was earning the NAIA National Championship in the 110 hurdles at the 1985 outdoor championships. He also finished third during the 1985 indoor season in the 60 meter hurdles. The team captain in 1985, Washington led the team to top-10 national finishes at the NAIA Indoor and Outdoor National Championships. Washington is one of just four athletes in the history of Northwood track and field to earn a national title. He claimed All-America honors at the NAIA championships both in 1984 and 1985. He also claimed the 110 meter hurdles at the prestigious Dogwood Relays in 1985. Washington’s indoor school record in the 60 meter hurdles of 8.18 stood at Northwood from 1985 until 2012.