Barbara Ann Ferrell, Mrs. Edmonson is an American former track and field athlete who competed mainly in the 100-metre dash. She was the U.S. national champion in that event in 1967 and 1969 and is a member of the U.S. National Track & Field Hall of Fame. Barbara Ferrell (United States) set the women's 100 m world record of 11.1 in Santa Barbara, United States on July 2, 1967. It stood 10 months, until Wyomia Tyus's 11.1 on April 21, 1968 (equalling it). Wiki link