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 Mexico City, Mexico on October 14, 1968. It stood 1 day, until Wyomia Tyus's 11.0 on October 15, 1968. Wiki link