Jim Elwell (2010) - Hall of Fame

Jim Elwell

Induction:
2010
Class:
1972

One of the top hurdlers in Temple track history, Jim Elwell (1970-72) held the school record in 110 meter hurdles (14.0), the 400 meter hurdles (51.0) and the 400 meter shuttle hurdles (59.7) at the time. The Philadelphia native (Lincoln HS) was best known, however, for the record he set at the 1971 NCAA Outdoor Championships as a junior. Joining teammates Scott Poole, Nick Cordasco and Doug Scott, he helped the Owls surprise the track world by advancing to the NCAA Finals to become the first Temple All-Americans in track. The quartet, which set the TU record at the NCAAs, had previously won the Middle Atlantic Conference championship and placed third at the Penn Relays. A three-time team MVP (1970, 71, 72) and 1972 team captain, he finished his career undefeated in MAC competition in the 440 hurdles.