Johanna Mittenhammer

Inducted in 1999

Women's Tennis

As a Lion

When Joanna Mitterhammer came to Freed-Hardeman in 1988 from Valencia, Venezuela, she was an immediate winner, posting 34 wins and only two losses as a freshman. Over a four-year career, she continued her winning ways. As a senior, she lost only one match, ending her collegiate career with an amazing 117-10 singles record for the Lady Lions.

Mitterhammer dominated the Tennessee Athletic Conference and District 24. For four consecutive years, she was named All-Conference, All-District, and NAIA All-American. In 1988, '89, '90, Mitterhammer paired with Fabiana Cuggonni to play No. 1 doubles for the Lady Lions. The duo posted an 85-8 record. Mitterhammer's four-year doubles record was 109-11.

After Graduation

She is married to Juan Franciso Moreno, a merchant in Caracas, Venezuela. She has worked in the purchasing department of General Motors for the past nine years.