Lisa Lindahl
Lisa Lindahl (née Eugénie Louise Zobian; born November 23, 1948) is an American entrepreneur, writer, and inventor. In 1977, Lisa Lindahl co-created the "Jogbra", the first sports bra, working alongside Hinda Miller and Polly Smith. She was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in 2022.
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Born | Eugénie Louise Zobian November 23, 1948 Montclair N.J., U.S. |
Other names | Lisa Zobian, Lisa Zobian-Lindahl |
Education | Vernon Court Junior College, Katherine Gibbs Secretarial School |
Alma mater | University of Vermont, Holy Names University |
Occupation(s) | Writer, entrepreneur, artist, activist, inventor |
Known for | Inventing and designing the first sports bra for women |
Lindahl was also involved with the Epilepsy Foundation, where she spent nine years on the board, taught others about the cause, and raised money and awareness. She resides between Charleston, South Carolina and Colchester, Vermont.
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