Francie Larrieu sets a world record in the women's mile run, during the U.S.A-U.S.S.R. track meet in Richmond, Va., March 3, 1975. In the summer of 1972, Francie Larrieu Smith toed the start line for the Olympic 1,500-meter heat in Munich, Germany, with all the opportunity she ever wanted spread out on the track before her. The last thing on her mind was being a pioneer. (AP Photo)