The best track and field female athletes have talent, speed, and determination. They show their raw athleticism on a daily basis. Whether they are setting world records, competing in the Olympics, or just training for their next competition, these athletes are fierce and formidable. But these athletes are not all that there is to the women’s track and field circuit. These girls play a huge part in the lives of their fans. They are the inspiration behind local track meets, school fundraisers, sports clinics, and community events.
1. Allison Stokke
| Allison Stokke | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Allison Rebecca Stokke Fowler |
| Birthdate | March 22, 1989 |
| Birthplace | Newport Beach, California, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Track and Field Athlete, Fitness Model |
| Education | Newport Harbor High School |
| Sport | Track and Field |
| Event | Pole Vault |
| College Team | California Golden Bears |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) |
| Weight | 128 lb (58 kg) |
| Spouse | Rickie Fowler (m. 2019) |
| Children | 1 |
| Other Interests | Golf |
| High School Achievements | – Broke American records for high school pole vaulting |
| College Achievements | – Competed at two NCAA Division I Championships |
| Professional Career | – Became a professional vaulter and sports model |
| Relationship Status | Married to Rickie Fowler since October 2019 |
Allison Stokke is probably the most famous female track and field athlete. She has been on covers of magazines, popular websites and in movies. For a time, she was a model for Nike. Allison’s athletic ability is evident in her career accomplishments and her body (which includes some tattoos). She has also been on the covers of many magazines like Running Times, Oxygen and Women’s Fitness Magazine.
2. Sara Galimberti
| Sara Galimberti | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Sara Galimberti |
| Born | 25 July 1856, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy |
| Died | 1 August 1939, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy |
| Alma Mater | Rome, Turin |
| Occupation(s) | Newspaper proprietor, Lawyer, Politician, Member of parliament, Senator |
| Spouse | Alice Schanzer (1873–1936) |
| Ministerial Position | Minister for Postal and Telegraphic Communications in the Zanardelli government (1901-1903) |
| Political Career | Member of Parliament representing the Cuneo electoral district (1887-1913) |
| Advocacy | Prioritized public investment in infrastructure and improved living conditions for Cuneo residents |
| Marriage | Married Alice Schanzer in 1902 |
This track and field female athlete hails from Italy and has been featured in hundreds of magazines. She‘s the current record holder of the 200 meter race and is a gold medal winner. Her athletic career began when she was 11 years old. She trained with Italian track star Stefano Mei for two years, then began to compete. It didn’t take long for Galimberti to realize that she had a real talent for running. In 1984 she left Italy to compete in Germany and Hungary as part of the Italian national team.
3. Leryn Franco
| Leryn Franco | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Leryn Dahiana Franco Steneri |
| Date of Birth | March 1, 1982 |
| Place of Birth | Asunción, Paraguay |
| Nationality | Paraguayan |
| Profession | Model, Actress, Former Athlete |
| Current Occupation | Athletics Department, Club Sol de América |
| Olympic Participations | 2004, 2008, and 2012 |
| Event | Javelin Throw |
| Personal Best | Achieved a personal best throw of 57.77 m |
| National Record | Set a new national record of 57.77 m in Javelin Throw |
| Film Appearance | Cast in the Irish film “Eliza Lynch: Queen of Paraguay” |
| Beauty Pageants | Runner-up in Miss Universo Paraguay 2006 |
| Other Interests | Football (Fan of Olimpia in Paraguay and Peñarol in Uruguay) |
| Educational Background | Graduate in Business Administration |
Leryn Franco is a track and field athlete who has competed in the heptathlon and long jump. She has already set several records in the sport of track and field and is sure to shatter even more. Leryn Franco has been competing professionally since 2002, and in 2011 she became the first woman to win the Women’s Pan-American Games heptathlon.
4. Lolo Jones
| Lolo Jones | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Lori Susan “Lolo” Jones |
| Birthdate | August 5, 1982 |
| Birthplace | Des Moines, Iowa, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Sport | Track and field, bobsledding |
| Event(s) | 60-meter hurdles, 100-meter hurdles, two-woman bobsleigh |
| College | Louisiana State University |
| NCAA Titles | Three NCAA titles |
| All-American Honors | 11 All-American honors |
| Indoor National Titles | 2007, 2008, 2009 – 60-meter hurdles |
| World Indoor Championships | 2008, 2010 – 60-meter hurdles |
| IBSF World Championships | 2021 – Gold medal as brakewoman for Kaillie Humphries |
| Olympic Performance | Favored to win the 100-meter hurdles at the 2008 Beijing Olympics |
| World Athletics Final | Gold medal in 2008 |
| American Record | Former American record holder in the 60-meter hurdles |
| Winter Olympics | Represented the U.S. at the 2014 Winter Olympics in bobsleigh |
| Reality TV Appearances | Dancing with the Stars, Celebrity Big Brother, The Challenge |
| High School Accomplishments | Set a record at the Iowa state track meet for the 100-meter hurdles |
| College Achievements | 11-time All-American, 6-time SEC champion |
Lolo Jones is an athlete who is an Olympic medalist, three-time World Champion, and one-time World Indoor Champion. She is also an American hurdler with Olympic silver in the 100 meter hurdles from the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The famous runner made headlines when Sports Illustrated magazine named her “America’s Favourite Female Track Athlete” after her bid to qualify for the 2008 Summer Olympics. She made it to the Olympics when she qualified for the semifinals of the 100m hurdles.
5. Louise Hazel
| Louise Hazel | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Louise Victoria Hazel |
| Nationality | United Kingdom |
| Born | 6 October 1985 |
| Birthplace | Southwark, London, England |
| Specialization | Multi-event heptathlon |
| Major Championships | European Championships (2006), World Championships (2009) |
| Commonwealth Games | Gold Medalist (2010) |
| Personal Best | 6156 points |
| Retirement | Retired from heptathlon in September 2013 |
| Comeback Announcement | Announced comeback for 2014 Commonwealth Games |
| Cancellation | Abandoned comeback due to ulcerative colitis (2014) |
| Education | Neale-Wade Community College, University of Birmingham |
| Athletics Club | Birchfield Harriers Athletics Club |
| Philanthropy | Ambassador for the British Heart Foundation |
| TV Appearances | “Come Dine with Me” (2012), “The Chase,” “Ninja Warrior UK” |
| Charity Competitions | “The Challenge: Champs vs. Pros” (2017), “The Challenge: Champs vs. Stars” (2018) |
A junior at Hun School in New Jersey and a collegiate swimmer. Hazel is a member of the U.S. National Team and is qualified to compete at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, where she will compete in the 100 meter breaststroke event. At the 2010 Junior Pan Pacific Championships Hazel won gold in the 100 meter butterfly and silver in the 200 meter individual medley.
6. Allyson Felix
| Allyson Felix | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Allyson Michelle Felix |
| Birthdate | November 18, 1985 |
| Birthplace | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Specialization | 200 meters (2003-2013), 400 meters (later in her career) |
| Olympic Games Medals | 7 Gold, 3 Silver, 1 Bronze |
| World Championships Medals | 14 Gold, 3 Silver, 3 Bronze |
| World Indoor Championships | 1 Gold |
| Total Medals | 22 Gold, 6 Silver, 4 Bronze |
| Notable Achievements | – 2012 Olympic Champion in 200 meters – 2015 World Champion in 400 meters – Most decorated woman in Olympic track and field history – Most decorated athlete in World Athletics Championships history – Most decorated American track and field athlete in Olympic history – First female athlete to win seven Olympic gold medals – Fastest split ever by an American woman in the 4x400m relay – Third-fastest time ever by a female athlete in the 200 meters |
| Additional Achievements | – Ten-time U.S. national champion – Set a world record in the 4x100m relay – Named in Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2020 and 2021 – Received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from USC – Launched her own footwear company, Saysh, in 2021 |
| Faith and Inspiration | Describes her running ability as a gift from God – Uses her faith as motivation – “For me, my faith is the reason I run. I definitely feel I have this amazing gift that God has blessed me with, and it’s all about using it to the best of my ability.” |
Allyson Felix is an American track athlete and winner of Olympic gold and silver medals in the 200 meters. She has also set world records in that event. Ironically, Felix’s parents pushed her to play basketball, not track. But she proved them wrong by topping the world rankings on several occasions. In 2002, she won her first Olympics medal by finishing third place in the 200-meter dash in the Athens Games. In 2008, she earned a gold medal for breaking a world record in the 200-meter dash at Mexico City’s World Championships.
7. Darya Klishina
| Darya Klishina | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Darya Igorevna Klishina |
| Date of Birth | January 15, 1991 |
| Birthplace | Tver, Russian SFSR |
| Nationality | Russian |
| Sport | Women’s athletics |
| Event | Long jump |
| Personal Best | Long jump: 7.05 m (Ostrava 2011) |
| Russian Junior Record | Jump of 7.03 metres |
| 2016 Summer Olympics | Competed with special permission from IAAF |
| 2017 World Championships | Competed as an authorised neutral athlete |
Darya’ s the Russian girl we discovered at the 2012 London Olympics. What made her later that year become a political target? This seven-time European champion and multiple bronze medalist is also a great inspiration to young athletes in Russia.
8. Maggie Vessey
| Maggie Vessey | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Maggie Vessey |
| Birthdate | December 23, 1981 |
| Birthplace | Soquel, California, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Sport | Track and Field |
| Event(s) | 800 m |
| College | California Polytechnic State University |
| College Achievements | Big West Conference 800 m champion (twice) |
| Olympic Trials | 2008: 5th place in the 800 m |
| Prefontaine Classic | 2009: Surprising win with a time of 2:00.18, competing against Olympic gold medalist Pamela Jelimo |
| Herculis Meet | 2009: Won with a time of 1:57.84, fastest American performance of the year |
| World Championships | 2009: 7th place in the 800 m semifinal, 2011: 4th place in the 800 m final |
| World Athletics Final | 2009: 2nd place and Silver medalist with a time of 2:00.31 |
| Coaching | Coached by Greg Brock (until 2011), Rose Monday (since 2011) |
| Fashion Line | Started a fashion line for track competition in 2013 |
| Cal Poly Athletics Hall of Fame Induction | Inducted on October 4, 2019 |
| Residence | Park City, Utah |
| Career After Athletics | Assistant track coach at Park City High School, Global Real Estate Advisor at Engel & Volkers |
| Spouse | Dean Kretschmar (married on July 7, 2017) |
Maggie Vessey is one of the best track and field female athletes because she is not only one of the most accomplished long distance runners, but also because she inspires others to be the best they can be. Due to her love for running and determination when she was only 12 years old, Vessey decided to start training for races after school with her friends.
9. Melanie Adams
| Melanie Adams | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Melanie Adams |
| Occupation | B camera 1st assistant on Inventing Anna |
Melanie Adams is a track and field athlete who is 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in). She has competed in the NCAA championships as well as the Olympics. Melanie Adams has won nearly every competition she’s entered. She also won the U.S National Championship in 2003, 2004 and 2006. She won the 2004 World Cup Championship as well.
10. Michelle Jenneke
| Michelle Jenneke | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Michelle Jenneke |
| Nickname | Shelly |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Date of Birth | June 23, 1993 |
| Birthplace | Kenthurst, New South Wales, Australia |
| Education | The Hills Grammar School Studied Mechatronics at Sydney University (Mechanical and Electrical Engineering) |
| Height | 172 cm (5 ft 8 in) |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Club | Sydney University Athletics Club |
| Team | Athletics Australia |
| Event(s) | 100 metres hurdles Sprint medley relay |
| Olympic Achievements | Silver medalist in 100 m hurdles at the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics Qualified for the Rio Olympic Games by winning the 100 m hurdles at the 2016 Australian Championships |
| Notable Performances | 5th place in the 2012 IAAF World Junior Championships 100 m hurdles Featured in the viral video of her pre-race warm-up dance Appeared in the 2013 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue |
| Personal Best | 100 m hurdles: 12.66 (2022 World Athletics Championships) |
| Hobbies | Australian rules football Soccer Quad biking Climbing trees Handball |
The Houston native has had quite the journey. Her success at a young age has helped her later in life. Jenneke, who was inspired by the 1996 Olympics, is currently one of the top five runners in the world. She’s also considered a role model for girls, who look up to Jenneke and aspire to be like her.
11. Natasha Hastings
| Natasha Hastings | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Natasha Monique Hastings |
| Date of Birth | July 23, 1986 |
| Age | 36 |
| Nationality | American |
| Sport | Track and Field Sprinting |
| University | University of South Carolina |
| Coach | Curtis Frye |
| Nickname | “The 400M Diva” |
| College Achievements | – Set personal record of 51.70 seconds in the 400m race |
| Olympic Success | – Won an Olympic Gold Medal in the Women’s 4x400m relay |
| World Championships | – Finished fourth in the 400m at the 2013 World |
| 2016 Rio Olympics | – Finished fourth in the 400m final |
| Personal Best | – Recorded a personal best of 16.67 seconds in the 150m |
| Other Interests | – Runs a YouTube channel with behind-the-scenes footage, |
| Family | – Engaged to former NFL cornerback William Gay, with |
Natasha Hastings is a track star who has broken many world records. She earned an Olympic silver medal in the women’s 4 x 400 meter relay in 2008. She won the same event at the 2011 World Championships, setting a personal best time of 3:23.47 minutes and earning her a gold medal. Hastings was an All-American at UCLA and still holds their record for 200 meters, set in 1999.
12. Voula Papachristou
| Voula Papachristou | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Paraskevi “Voula” Papachristou |
| Native Name | Παρασκευή (Βούλα) Παπαχρήστου |
| Nickname(s) | Voula |
| Nationality | Greek |
| Date of Birth | 17 April 1989 |
| Place of Birth | Athens, Greece |
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) |
| Weight | 53 kg (117 lb) |
| Sport | Triple jump and long jump |
| Club | A.O.Kallistos |
| Coach | George Pomaski |
| Personal Best (Outdoor) | Triple Jump: 14.73 m |
| Personal Best (Indoor) | Triple Jump: 14.60 m (i) |
| World Indoor Championships | Triple jump: Bronze, 2016 Portland |
| European Championships | Triple jump: Gold, 2018 Berlin |
| European Indoor Championships | Triple Jump: Silver, 2019 Glasgow |
| European U23 Championships | Triple Jump: Gold, 2011 Ostrava |
| Mediterranean Games | Triple Jump: Gold, Pescara 2009 |
| World Junior Championships | Triple Jump: Bronze, 2008 Bydgoszcz |
| Representing Europe | Continental Cup: Gold, 2018 Ostrava |
| Expulsion from 2012 Olympics | Controversial tweet resulting in expulsion from the team |
Easter and Voula Papachristou have been an incredible duo for decades. Easter is a three-time Olympic gold medalist and Papachristou is her manager and publicist. Papachristou, who calls herself ‘Easter’s secret weapon,’ makes sure that her athlete does not fall victim to the different temptations that could hinder her motivation, such as racism or sexism. She encourages Easter to use every opportunity to inform people about the importance of respect for everyone in sports and life.
13. Robin Bone
| Robin Bone | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Robin Bone |
| Birthdate | April 17, 1989 |
| Birthplace | Visalia, California, U.S. |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Sport | Track and Field |
| Event | Pole Vault |
| Height | 1.73 meters (5 ft 8 in) |
| Weight | 61 kilograms (134 lbs) |
| Personal Coach | Zoran Knezevic |
| Team | Unattached |
| Notable Achievements | Canadian record holder in women’s pole vault |
Robin Bone represents the spirit of track and field. She is the inspirer behind many running events both here and abroad, as well as a driving force behind the Canadian Track and Field Association Women’s Marathon Championship. She is a running queen who is dedicated to her sport, team and community.
14. Snezana Rodic
| Snezana Rodic | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Snezana Rodic |
| Date of Birth | 19th August 1982 |
| Profession | Athlete |
| Country | Slovenia |
| Event | Triple Jump |
| Achievements | – Second place at the Mediterranean Games |
| Spouse | Aleksandar Rodic (Professional Footballer) |
The Australian hurdler and world record holder just turned 17 years old, but she is on the fast track to becoming a dominant athlete, especially in the 100 meter hurdles. Rodic won gold at the World Youth Championships in 2006 and has captured numerous silver and bronze medals at World Junior Championships.
15. Ivet Lalova
| Ivet Lalova | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Ivet Miroslavova Lalova-Collio |
| Birthdate | May 18, 1984 |
| Birthplace | Sofia, Bulgaria |
| Nationality | Bulgarian |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Events | 100 meters, 200 meters |
| Olympic Games | 4th place in the 100m (2004), 5th place in the 200m (2004) |
| European Championships | Gold in Women’s 100m (2012), Silver in Women’s 100m (2016), Silver in Women’s 200m (2016) |
| European Indoor Championships | Gold in Women’s 200m (2005), Bronze in Women’s 60m (2013) |
| European Junior Championships | Gold in Women’s 100m and 200m (2003) |
| Personal Best | 100m: 10.77 seconds (2004), 200m: 22.32 seconds (2015) |
The Bulgarian native is a rare talent. She is currently ranked as the no. 1 women’s javelin thrower in the world by both Track & Field News and the IAAF. She has won six European Championship gold medals and four gold medals at the Summer Universiade, making her one of the greatest female athletes ever to compete for Bulgaria. In 2008, Lalova competed in her first Summer Olympics in Beijing, China where she took home a silver medal for her efforts.
16. Cathrine Larsasen
| Cathrine Larsasen | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Cathrine Larsåsen |
| Birthdate | December 5, 1986 |
| Birthplace | Oslo, Norway |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Sport | Track and Field |
| Event | Pole Vault |
| Representing Club | IL i BUL |
| Norwegian Championships | Ten-time champion (2004-2013) |
| European U23 Championships | Finished ninth with 4.10 meters |
| Norwegian Record | Equalled her own record with 4.15 meters |
| King’s Cup | Awarded for improving the Norwegian championship record to 4.30 meters |
| European Indoor Championships | Participated in the qualification round |
| European Championships | Finished eighth in the competition |
| Danish Indoor Championships | Equalled her 4.35-meter mark |
| Danish Indoor Championships | Improved her mark to 4.41 meters |
| Residency | Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Personal Life | Cohabitant of Danish long jumper Morten Jensen |
| Pregnancy Break | Took a break from athletics competitions in July 2014 |
| Additional Endeavors | Reached the semi-final in 2012’s edition of Skal vi danse? |
Cathrine Larsasen is a two-time world champion in the 100m hurdle event. She has won the 2004 Athens Olympics and again in Beijing at the 2008 Olympics.
17. Jirina Ptacnikova
| Jirina Ptacnikova | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Jiřina Kudličková, née Ptáčníková |
| Nationality | Czech |
| Date of Birth | May 20, 1986 |
| Age | 37 |
| Birthplace | Plzeň, Czechoslovakia |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | Pole vault |
| Personal Best (Indoor) | 4.70 meters |
| Czech Indoor Record | 4.70 meters |
| Personal Best (Outdoor) | 4.76 meters |
| Czech Outdoor Record | 4.76 meters |
| European Championships | Gold Medal – Helsinki 2012 |
| World Indoor Championships | Gold Medal – Sopot 2014 |
| Father | František Ptáčník (Czech sprinter) |
| Spouse | Jan Kudlička (Pole vaulter) |
| Marital Status | Married |
Jirina Ptacnikova, a Czech native and Slovak citizen, is a seasoned track and field athlete. She has been competing in both sprinting and hurdling since she was a teenager. She started in handball but when she was 16, she found her true passion on the track. Now Ptacnikova is one of the top female athletes in the world. In July 2012, she qualified for the Olympics in the 100m hurdles event.
18. Sandi Morris
| Sandi Morris | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Sandi Morris |
| Date of Birth | July 8, 1992 |
| Nationality | American |
| Sport | Track and field (Pole vault) |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
| Weight | 137 lb (62 kg) |
| Employer | Puma (2021–), Nike (2015–2020) |
| College Team | Arkansas Razorbacks, North Carolina Tar Heels |
| Turned Pro | 2015 |
| Coach | Brad Walker |
| Olympic Achievements | Silver medal, 2016 Summer Olympics |
| World Championships Achievements | Silver medal, 2017 & 2019 World Championships |
| World Indoor Championships Achievements | Gold medal, 2018 World Indoor Championships |
| Personal Best (Indoor) | 4.95 m (16 ft 3 in) |
| American Outdoor Record | 4.93 m (16 ft 2 in) |
| U.S. Women’s Outdoor Pole Vault Record | 5.00 m (16 ft 5 in) |
| Drake Relays Pole Vault Title | Winner in 2017 |
| High School Achievements | 3A state pole vault titles (2009, 2010) |
| Hall of Fame Induction | Inducted into the Greenville County, SC Schools Hall of Fame in 2021 |
The 23-year old from Georgia has one of the most recognizable voices in track and field history. Sandi is the only American athlete to win three gold medals at the World Championships. She is the first American who win three golds at a single World Championship meet taking out two 100m and 110m events, two world records and a historic 4 x 100m victory. On top of all that she set her personal best in the 60m hurdles in 2007 with a time of 6.
19. Queen Harrison
| Queen Harrison | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Queen Quedith Claye née Harrison |
| Birthdate | September 10, 1988 |
| Birthplace | Loch Sheldrake, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Sport | Track and Field |
| Event | 400 metres hurdles |
| College | Virginia Tech |
| Collegiate Honors | Six-time Collegiate All-American |
| Career Highlights | First woman to win both 100m and 400m hurdles titles |
| Olympic Appearances | 2008 Summer Olympics |
| Olympic Achievements | Competed in 400m hurdles semifinals |
| Other Achievements | Winner of The Bowerman, the “Heisman of Track and Field” |
Queen Harrison attended the University of Southern California, majoring in Communications. She is a six time All-American, and she has won three national championships. In 2012 she ran the fastest 800 m heat of all time.
20. Maria Andrejczyk
| Maria Andrejczyk | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Maria Magdalena Andrejczyk |
| Birthdate | 9 March 1996 |
| Birthplace | Suwałki |
| Height | 174 cm |
| Club | LUKS Hańcza Suwałki |
| Coach | Karol Sikorski |
| Olympic Games | Silver Medal, Tokyo 2020, Javelin Throw |
| European Junior | Gold Medal, Eskilstuna 2015, Javelin Throw |
| Other Awards | Discovery of the Year 2016, “Przegląd Sportowy” Plebiscite |
| National Championships | Multiple medals in all age categories and Polish Youth Olympic Games |
| Polish Records | Senior Women’s Record: 71.40 m (9 May 2021, Split) |
| Family Background | Daughter of Małgorzata and Tomasz Andrejczyk |
| Education | Studied English philology and later English-Russian philology |
| Career Highlights | European Junior Champion, Eskilstuna 2015 |
| Honors | Knight’s Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta, 2021 |
Although Maria Andrejkcyzkus was born and raised in Poland, she has become a staple of Track and Field in America. She is considered one of the better Pole Vaulters in the world. She has won 3 gold discs at Polish National Championships, 3 gold discs at World Championships, silver disc at American National Championships, and gold disc at Olympics.
21. Anicka Newell
| Anicka Newell | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Anicka Newell |
| Birthdate | August 5, 1993 |
| Birthplace | Denton, Texas, U.S. |
| Country | Canada |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | Pole Vault |
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Weight | 64 kg (141 lb) |
| Coached by | Keith Herston |
| Personal Best | 4.70 m |
Anicka Newell has a strong and powerful presence. She is the defending world record holder in the 100m hurdles, and is also the 2011 world champion. She has been ranked #1 in the world since 2008, but she has only been able to compete in a few meets outside of her own country because of injuries. Anicka recently signed with Nike to be part of their “Just Do It” campaign and I’m sure that her image comes up along with other famous athletes in commercials or on sports channels every day.
22. Nadine Broersen
| Nadine Broersen | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Nadine Broersen |
| Birthdate | April 29, 1990 |
| Birthplace | Hoorn, Netherlands |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Specialization | Heptathlon, High Jump |
| Affiliated Club | AV Sprint |
| Training Center | Olympic Training Centre in Papendal, Netherlands |
| National Team Membership | Dutch national combined events squad |
| Olympic Participation | 2012 Summer Olympics in London – Women’s Heptathlon (13th place) |
| World Indoor Championships | 2014 Sopot – Pentathlon (Gold Medal) |
| European Championships | 2014 Zürich – Heptathlon (Silver Medal) |
| Notable Achievements | – 2014 World Indoor pentathlon champion |
| Notable Performances | – Finished 2nd at the Hypo-Meeting |
Nadine Broersen, a native of the Netherlands, ran for her country in the 2012 Olympics. She competed in the 400 meter hurdles and placed 4th. Nadine took home a gold medal from the 4×400 meter relay at the 2014 European Championships in Zurich. She also ran for her country at the 2011 World Championships where she took home a silver medal from her performance as part of the 4×400 meter relay team. Her personal best time for 300 meters hurdles is 33.
23. Angelica Bengtsson
| Angelica Bengtsson | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Angelica Therese Bengtsson |
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Date of Birth | July 8, 1993 |
| Place of Birth | Väckelsång, Sweden |
| Specialization | Pole Vault |
| Retirement | Announced retirement from pole vaulting on November 1, 2021 |
| Athletics Club | Started at IFK Växjö, later joined Hässelby SK |
| Family Background | Father is Swedish, mother is Afro-Brazilian |
| National Titles | Eleven national titles |
Hailing from Sweden, Angelica Bengtsson has been the ambassador for the 2015 European championships. She is a former world champion in 2013 and a three-time European gold medallist. The 24-year old is set to light up the 2016 Olympics in Rio, making her one of the hottest track and field female athletes.
24. Emma Coburn
| Emma Coburn | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Emma Jane Coburn |
| Birthdate | October 19, 1990 |
| Nationality | American |
| Sport | Athletics/Track and Field |
| Event(s) | 3000-Meters Steeplechase, 1500 Meters |
| Olympic Career | Three-time Olympian |
| World Championships | Gold Medal (2017, London) |
| US National Titles | 10-time US National Champion in Steeplechase |
| Collegiate Career | Three-time NCAA Champion (2x Steeplechase, 1x Indoor Mile) |
| American Records | Current American Record Holder in Steeplechase |
| Notable Moments | First American since 1952 to win a world steeplechase title |
| Personal Bests | Mile: 4:20.3 (Road, New York 2018) |
Emma Coburn is the defending indoor and outdoor champion in the 3000m steeplechase event. She won the event at the 2015 World Championships in Beijing, China. Emma Coburn was an 800m runner before she switched over to mid-distance running. In 2012, Emma finished 7th in her first Olympic Trials 1500 meter race after switching to that event just before the trials began. Emma Coburn set a new American record for 3,000 meters steeplechase at 2016 US Olympic Trials
25. Chantae McMillan
| Chantae McMillan | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Chantae McMillan |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | May 1, 1988 |
| Birthplace | Fort Campbell, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Weight | 152 lb (69 kg) |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Country | United States |
| Event(s) | Heptathlon, pentathlon, Javelin |
| Turned Pro | 2011 |
| Coached by | Kibwe Johnson |
| Personal Bests | Heptathlon: 6326 points Pentathlon: 4396 points |
| Olympic Participation | Competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, finishing in 28th place |
| High School Achievements | Graduated from Rolla High School in Rolla, Missouri Earned High School All-America accolades in long jump events |
| College Achievements | Attended the University of Nebraska Won 4 Big XII Championships Set school records in combined events (pentathlon and heptathlon) |
| NCAA Achievements | Placed fourth in Heptathlon at the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships Placed second in the Pentathlon at the NCAA Indoor Championships |
| Other Notable Achievements | Featured on the cover of ESPN’s Body Issue Competed on the NBC television series The Titan Games |
As a kid, Chantae wasn’t exactly encouraged to compete in sports. If she wanted to be good at sports, she’d have to make the choice that she’d have to be really really really good. By high school, however, she decided it was time for a change and decided to try out for track and field. She tried out for the school team but found herself lost in the shuffle of girls with big dreams.
26. Nikoleta Kyriakopoulou
| Nikoleta Kyriakopoulou | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Nikoleta ‘Nikol’ Kyriakopoulou |
| Date of Birth | March 21, 1986 |
| Nationality | Greek |
| Sport | Athletics – Pole Vault |
| Olympic Achievements | 8th place at the Tokyo 2021 Olympic Games |
| World Championships | Bronze medal in Beijing 2015, jumping 4.80m |
| Greek Records | Set five Greek records, reaching a height of 4.83 meters |
| IAAF Diamond League | First Greek athlete to win the IAAF Diamond League |
| European Championships | Bronze medal in Helsinki 2012 |
| Mediterranean Games | Gold medal in 2009 with a Games record of 4.50 meters |
| Junior Achievements | 6th place at the World Championships in Grosseto 2004 |
| Injury and Comeback | Did not compete in the 2016 Rio Olympics due to injury |
| Personal Life | Married with a daughter |
| Hometown | Emmanouil Pappas, Serres |
Nikoleta Kyriakopoulou is a young woman from Cyprus, who has set the world record for the Pole Vault at 6.00 meters. Kyriakopoulou competed in the 2012 Olympics in London, but failed to achieve her personal best after a lackluster performance. Her coach blamed some of her loss in height on over-training, and a lack of motivation to perform. The 22 year old athlete has plans to compete again in the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro although she is still recovering from an injury.
27. Dafne Schippers
| Dafne Schippers | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Dafne Schippers |
| Date of Birth | 15 June 1992 |
| Age | 31 |
| Place of Birth | Utrecht, Netherlands |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Specialization | Sprints (100m, 200m) |
| Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) |
| Weight | 68 kg (150 lb) |
| Personal Bests | 100 m: 10.81 NR (Beijing 2015) 200 m: 21.63 AR (Beijing 2015) Heptathlon: 6545 (Götzis 2014) |
| European Record | 200 m: 21.63 seconds (sixth-fastest woman of all time) |
| Notable Achievements | – World Championships: 2 Gold Medals, 1 Silver Medal – Olympic Games: 1 Silver Medal – European Championships: 4 Gold Medals, 3 Silver Medals, 1 Bronze Medal |
| Previous Events | Heptathlon: Gold medals at World Junior Championships and European Athletics Junior Championships |
| Coaching Transition | Transitioned to Rana Reider as coach |
| Coaching Reunion | Reunited with Bart Bennema as coach |
| Dafne Schippersbrug | A bridge in Utrecht named in her honor |
Dafne is a Dutch sprinter. She is the current world record holder in the 100 metres. She competes in both long jump and sprint events. Dafne has been injured for quite a while but she hopes to return to the track soon, making many fans happy.
28. Ana Cláudia Lemos
| Ana Cl udia Lemos | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Ana Cláudia Lemos Silva |
| Birthdate | 6 November 1988 |
| Birthplace | Jaguaretama, Ceará, Brazil |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Sprint |
| Personal Bests | 100 m: 10.93 s (unofficial) |
| South American Records | 100 m: 11.05 s |
| Major Achievements | Gold medalist at 2010 South American Games |
| Olympics | Represented Brazil at the 2012 Summer Olympics |
Born in Sao Paulo, Brazil Ana Cláudia Lemos is fourteen years old. A medal contender in the 2008, 2009 and 2011 World Juniors Track and Field Championships, Ana Cláudia has already broken a number of junior records. She competes for the national junior squad and trains with the Brazilian national team.
29. Colleen Quigley
| Colleen Quigley | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Colleen Quigley |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | November 20, 1992 (age 30) |
| Birthplace | St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Weight | 134 lb (61 kg) |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Event(s) | Steeplechase, 1500 meters, Mile |
| College team | Florida State University Seminoles |
| Turned pro | 2015 |
| World Record | Current World Record holder in the 4×1500 meters relay |
| Notable Achievements & Titles | – 8th place in the 3000 meters steeplechase at the 2016 Summer Olympics |
| Additional Information | – Announced plans to start competing in triathlon events in 2023 |
Colleen Quigley is the daughter of Peter and Kathleen Quigley. She is a sprint athlete. Colleen’s first appearance in any race came at the Worcester Indoor Games where she finished fourth in the 1500m race. Her first official appearance on her own came in March at the Northeastern Hurdles, where she placed 2nd with a time of 3:59.10.
30. Christina Vukicevic Demidov
| Christina Vukicevic Demidov | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Ljubica Christina Vukicevic Demidov |
| Birthdate | June 18, 1987 |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Sport | Track and Field |
| Event | Hurdles |
| Coach | Petar Vukićević |
Christina Vukicevic Demidov is a Croatian athlete competing in the 100 meters hurdles. She is one of the members of the Croatian national team and frequently participates in indoor track meets, and outdoor track meets.
31. Colleen Quigly
| Colleen Quigly | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Colleen Quigley |
| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | November 20, 1992 |
| Birthplace | St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| Sport | Track and Field |
| Event(s) | Steeplechase, 1500 meters, Mile |
| College Team | Florida State University Seminoles |
| Turned Pro | 2015 |
| Olympic Achievement | Finished 8th in the 3000 meters steeplechase at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio |
| NCAA Championships | 2015 NCAA Champion in the 3000 meters steeplechase |
| World Record | Current World Record holder in the 4×1500 meters relay |
| US National Indoor Champion | 2019 Indoor Mile Champion, running 4:29.47 |
| Diamond League | Placed 9th in the Meeting de Paris Diamond League event |
| Professional Affiliation | Signed professionally with the Bowerman Track Club |
| Coaching Transition | Transferred to be coached by her former Florida State University coach Josh Seitz |
| Triathlon Competitions | Announced participation in triathlon events from 2023 |
| Latest Triathlon Result | Finished first in the overall sprint course at the Tritonman draft-legal development race |
| NCAA All-American Honors | Earned nine NCAA All-American honors while running for Florida State University |
| High School Achievements | Missouri Girls track and field Gatorade Player of the Year award Multiple state titles |
Colleen Quigley is a middle-distance runner, steeplechase specialist, and Olympian from St. Louis, Missouri. She was born on November 20, 1992. She currently holds the record for the 4×1500 meter relay. She placed eighth in the 3000-meter steeplechase at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio and twelfth in the 2015 World Athletics Championships in Beijing. She was the 2019 US National Indoor Champion in the mile with a time of 4:29.47 and the 2015 NCAA Champion in the 3000-meter steeplechase.
32. Paraskevi “Voula” Papachristou
| Paraskevi Voula Papachristou | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Paraskevi “Voula” Papachristou |
| Nationality | Greek |
| Sport | Triple Jump, Long Jump |
| Club | A.O.Kallistos |
| Coached by | George Pomaski |
| Achievements | Two-time gold medalist at European Athletics U23 Championships |
| Career Highlights | Bronze medal at the World Junior Championships |
| Personal Best | Triple Jump: 14.72 meters |
| Returning to Track | Papachristou resumed training in 2015 after a break and the birth of her daughter, under George Pomaski |
Paraskevi “Voula” Papachristou is a Greek triple jumper and long jumper. She was born on 17 April 1989. She earned two gold medals at the 2016 European Athletics U23 Championships and placed third at the 2016 World Indoor Championships. The Greek Olympic Committee pulled her from the 2012 London Olympics team because she posted a discriminatory message online. She placed eighth in the 2016 Summer Olympics final in Rio de Janeiro. In 2018, she won the European Championship in Berlin after leaping 14.60 meters.
33. Maryna Bekh-Romanchuk
| Maryna BekhRomanchuk | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Maryna Oleksandrivna Bekh-Romanchuk |
| Nationality | Ukrainian |
| Born | July 18, 1995 (age 27) |
| Birthplace | Moroziv, Khmelnytskyi Oblast, Ukraine |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Long jump, triple jump |
| Personal Best | 6.93 metres (Lutsk, 2016) |
| World Championships | Silver Medal – 2019 |
| Olympic Games | 5th place – 2020 |
| World Youth Championships | 5th place |
| World Junior Championships | 8th place |
| European Junior Championships | Bronze Medal |
| World Junior Championships | 9th place |
Maryna Oleksivna Bekh-Romanchuk was born on 18 July 1995 and is a Ukrainian long and triple jumper. She was awarded the silver medal at the 2019 World Championships. She placed fifth at the 2011 World Youth Championships, eighth at the 2012 World Junior Championships, won the bronze medal at the 2013 European Junior Championships, placed ninth at the 2014 World Junior Championships, and placed fifth in the Tokyo Olympic Games in 2020. At the 2013 World Championships, she did not get to the final. Her personal best jump is 6.93 meters, achieved at Lutsk in 2016.
34. Fatima Diame
| Fatima Diame | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Fátima Diame Diame |
| Date of Birth | 22 September 1996 |
| Birthplace | Valencia, Spain |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Events | Long jump, Triple jump |
| Club | Valencia Esports |
| Coach | Rafael Blanquer |
| Spanish National Champion (Indoor) | Long jump and 60 meters |
| European Junior Championships 2015 | Bronze medal – Long jump |
| Mediterranean Athletics U23 Championships 2018 | Gold medal – Long jump |
| Mediterranean Games 2018 | Bronze medal – Long jump |
| Ibero American Championships 2018 | Bronze medal – Long jump |
| Olympic Games 2021 | Represented Spain (finished 21st place) |
| Spanish Indoors Championships 2022 | Gold medal |
| Sponsorship | Sponsored by Adidas |
Fátima Diame Diame Spanish athlete Fátima Diame Diame excels in the triple jump and long jump. She was born on 22 September 1996. She won the Spanish national indoor titles in the long jump and 60 meters at 17. Diame was trained at Valencia’s Esports Academy and debuted professionally at the 2013 World Youth Championships in Donetsk. In 2015, she won a bronze medal at the European Junior Championships in Eskilstuna, Sweden for Long jump.
35. Sydney McLaughlin
| Sydney McLaughlin | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone |
| Birthdate | August 7, 1999 |
| Birthplace | New Brunswick, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Employer | New Balance |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
| Weight | 132 lb (60 kg) |
| Spouse | Andre Levrone Jr. |
| Sport | Track and Field |
| Country | United States |
| Event(s) | 400 meters hurdles, 400 meters |
| College Team | Kentucky Wildcats (2017–2018) |
| Coached by | Bob Kersee, Joanna Hayes, Edrick Floréal, Mike McCabe |
| Achievements | – 2020 Tokyo Olympic champion in 400m hurdles |
| Records | – Current world record holder in 400m hurdles |
| Awards | – Voted World Athletics Female Athlete of the Year in 2022 |
| Family | Father: Willie McLaughlin |
| Hometown | Dunellen, New Jersey |
| Religion | Christian |
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, an American hurdler and sprinter specializing in the 400-meter hurdles, was born on August 7, 1999. She is the 2020 Tokyo Olympic champion with the Games record, as well as the 2022 World champion with the current world mark of 50.68 seconds. McLaughlin was the first woman to breach the 52-second (June 2021) and 51-second (July 2022) 400 m hurdles barriers during a 13-month span in which she established four world records. She was awarded the silver medal at the 2019 World Championships. She won gold as a member of the women’s 4 400 m relay team at all three Olympic Games.
36. Ivona Dadic
| Ivona Dadic | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Ivona Dadic |
| Nationality | Austrian |
| Date of Birth | December 29, 1993 |
| Place of Birth | Wels, Austria |
| Olympic Participation | Competed at the 2012 and 2020 Summer Olympics |
| Olympic Achievements | Finished 8th in the heptathlon at the 2020 Summer Olympics |
| Family Background | Parents from Bugojno, Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Early Success | Won her first competition at the age of nine |
| Personal Tribute | Has a tattooed cross on her left hand in memory of her late brother |
| European Championships 2015 | Won a bronze medal in the heptathlon at the European U23 Championships |
| European Championships 2016 | Won a bronze medal in the heptathlon at the European Championships in Amsterdam |
| Olympic Games 2012 | Achieved personal bests in long jump, javelin, and the 800 meters |
Ivona Dadic is a Bosnian-descended Austrian track and field athlete. Ivona Dadi was born on December 29, 1993, in Wels, Austria, to parents from Bugojno, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Nine, and Danica Dadi. Dadi was raised in the Catholic faith. She competed in the women’s heptathlon at the 2012 Summer Olympics. At the 2020 Olympic Summer Games, she placed eighth.
37. Queen Claye
| Queen Claye | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Queen Quedith Claye née Harrison |
| Date of Birth | September 10, 1988 |
| Birthplace | Loch Sheldrake, New York, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Sport | Track and Field |
| Events | 400 meters hurdles, 100 meters hurdles, sprinting events |
| College | Virginia Tech |
| Collegiate Achievements | Six-time Collegiate All-American |
| Meet Director | Virginia’s Best Track and Field Classic – VHSL meet (since 2017) |
| Olympics | Competed in the 400 meters hurdles at the 2008 Summer Olympics |
| NCAA Championships | 2010: Won both the 100 meters hurdles and 400 meters hurdles titles |
| ACC Record | Set an ACC record in the 400 meters hurdles |
| The Bowerman Award | Won The Bowerman, the “Heisman of Track and Field” in 2010 |
| World Championships | Qualified for the 2011 World Championships in Athletics |
| Pan American Games | 2015: Gold medalist in the 100 meters hurdles |
| United States Trials | 2016: Placed fourth in the 100 meters hurdles |
| Personal Best | 100 meters hurdles: 12.43 seconds |
| Marriage | Married fellow US athlete Will Claye in October 2018 |
Queen Quedith Claye née Harrison (10 September 1988) is an American sprinter and hurdler who competed in the 400-meter hurdles at the 2008 Summer Olympics. She was inducted into the sports hall of fame at Virginia Tech, where she was a six-time All-American. Queen is a meet director for Virginia’s Best Track and Field Classic – VHSL event that began in 2017 in Richmond, Virginia. Harrison attended Hermitage High School in Richmond, Virginia, where she participated in events such as the hurdles, the long jump, and the triple jump.
38. Abby Steiner
| Abby Steiner | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Abby Kathryn Steiner |
| Birthdate | November 24, 1999 |
| Birthplace | Dublin, Ohio, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Sport | Track and Field Sprinting |
| Personal Bests | 100 m: 10.90 seconds 200 m: 21.77 seconds |
| U.S. Indoor Records | 200 m: Holder 300 m: Holder |
| NCAA Record | 200 m: Holder |
| High School Achievements | Four State High School Records 16 State Individual Championships |
| College | University of Kentucky |
| College Achievements | Honda Sports Award Winner SEC Scholar-Athlete of the Year |
| Education | Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology and Exercise Science |
| Awards | Bowerman Award Winner |
Abigail Kathryn Steiner is an American sprinter born on November 24, 1999. She has 100-meter and 200-meter personal records of 10.90 and 21.77 seconds, respectively. Steiner holds the women’s 200-meter indoor American record with a time of 22.09 seconds, the NCAA Outdoor Championship record with a time of 21.80 seconds, and the NCAA outdoor record with a time of 21.80 seconds.
39. Ivet Lalova-Collio
| Ivet Lalova Collio | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Ivet Miroslavova Lalova-Collio |
| Nationality | Bulgarian |
| Date of Birth | May 18, 1984 |
| Birthplace | Sofia, Bulgaria |
| Specialization | 100 metres, 200 metres sprint events |
| Olympic Achievements | 4th in Women’s 100m, 5th in Women’s 200m (2004) |
| European Championships | Gold in Women’s 100m (2012), Silver in 100m and 200m (2016) |
| Career Break | Interrupted from June 2005 to May 2007 due to leg injury |
| Awards and Recognition | Received IOC “Sports and Fair Play” prize for conduct after injury incident |
| Personal Best (100m) | Recorded a time of 10.77 seconds |
| Family Athletic Background | Parents Miroslav Lalov and Liliya Lalova were athletes |
| Junior Championships | Winner of 100m and 200m events at 2003 European Athletics Junior Championships |
| Additional Information | Ranked 13th-fastest woman in the history of the 100 metres |
Ivet Miroslavova Lalova-Collio was born on 18 May 1984 in Sofia. She is a Bulgarian sprinter specializing in the 100 meters and 200 meters. She is the thirteenth-fastest woman in 100-meter history. During the 2004 Summer Olympics, she placed fourth in the 100-meter dash and fifth in the 200-meter dash. Due to a leg injury incurred in a collision with another athlete, her career was halted for two years between June 2005 and May 2007.
40. Jessica Ennis-Hill
| Jessica Ennis Hill | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Jessica Ennis-Hill |
| Date of Birth | January 28, 1986 |
| Birthplace | Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Specialization | Heptathlon, 100m hurdles |
| Olympic Achievements | 2012 Olympic champion |
| World Championships | 3-time world champion (2009, 2011, 2015) |
| European Championships | 2010 European champion |
| World Indoor Championships | 2010 World Indoor pentathlon champion |
| National Records | Former British record holder in heptathlon, 100m hurdles, high jump, and indoor pentathlon |
| Club | City of Sheffield & Dearne Athletic Club |
| Coach | Antonio ‘Toni’ Minichiello |
| Education | Graduated from the University of Sheffield (Psychology) |
| Retirement | Retired in 2016 |
| Additional Ventures | Commentator for the BBC, Founder of Jennis fitness app, Creator of CycleMapping |
Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill was born on 28 January 1986. She is a former track and field athlete from Britain who specialized in the 100-meter hurdles and multi-eventing. She is the heptathlon Olympic champion from 2012, a three-time world champion (2009, 2011, and 2015), and the European champion from 2010. She was also the indoor pentathlon world champion in 2010. Former British heptathlon national record holder and member of the City of Sheffield & Dearne athletic club. She holds previous British records in the 100-meter hurdles, the high jump, and the indoor pentathlon.
41. Jiřina Ptáčníková
| Ji ina Pt n kov | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Jiřina Kudličková, née Ptáčníková |
| Nationality | Czech |
| Born | 20 May 1986 |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Pole Vault |
| Achievements | 2012 European Athletics Championships, 2014 World Indoor Championships |
| Family | Daughter of František Ptáčník (Czech sprinter) |
| Personal Best (Indoor) | 4.70 meters (Donetsk, 2012) – Czech record |
| Personal Best (Outdoor) | 4.76 meters (Plzeň, September 2013) |
| Marital Status | Married to Jan Kudlička since September 2020 |
Jiřina Kudličková, née Ptáčníková was born on 20 May 1986. She is a former Czech pole vaulter. She won the 2014 World Indoor Championships and the 2012 European Athletics Championships in Helsinki. Ptáčníková accomplished a personal best (indoor) of 4.70 meters in Donetsk in 2012. This record was Czech. In 2014, she increased her height to 4.71 meters, a Czech record. She also got her outdoor best of 4.76 meters in Plze in September 2013.
42. Snežana Rodič
| Sne ana Rodi | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Snežana Rodič (formerly Vukmirović) |
| Birthdate | August 19, 1982 |
| Birthplace | Slovenia |
| Profession | Athlete |
| Event | Triple Jump |
| Spouse | Aleksandar Rodić (professional footballer) |
Snežana Rodić was born 19 August 1982. She is a triple-jumper from Slovenia. She was born Sneana Vukmirovi and married Aleksandar Rodi; she is also known as Sneana Rodi, Sneana Vukmirovi, and Sneana Rodi.
43. Paraskevi Papachristou
| Voula | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Paraskevi “Voula” Papachristou |
| Native Name | Παρασκευή (Βούλα) Παπαχρήστου |
| Nickname(s) | Voula |
| Nationality | Greek |
| Born | 17 April 1989 |
| Birthplace | Athens, Greece |
| Sport | Triple jump, long jump |
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) |
| Weight | 53 kg (117 lb) |
| Club | A.O.Kallistos |
| Coach | George Pomaski |
| Gold Medals | European Athletics U23 Championships (2x) |
| Bronze Medal | World Indoor Championships (2016) |
| Bronze Medal | European Championships (Amsterdam) |
| Gold Medal | European Championships (Berlin, 2018) |
| Silver Medal | European Indoor Championships (Glasgow) |
| Olympic Performance | 8th place at the 2016 Summer Olympics (Rio de Janeiro) |
| Junior Achievements | Bronze medal at the 2008 World Junior Championships |
| Mediterranean Games | Bronze medal (2009) |
| European U23 Championships | Gold medal (2009) |
| Personal Best | Triple jump: 14.72 m (June 2011) |
| Notable Achievement | Overcame adversity and returned to competition after a break following childbirth |
Paraskevi “Voula” Papachristou is a Greek triple jumper and long jumper. She was born on 17 April 1989. She earned two gold medals at the 2016 European Athletics U23 Championships and placed third at the 2016 World Indoor Championships. The Greek Olympic Committee pulled her from the 2012 London Olympics team because she posted a discriminatory message online. She placed eighth in the 2016 Summer Olympics final in Rio de Janeiro. In 2018, she won the European title in Berlin after leaping 14.60 meters.
44. Sandra Perkovic
| Sandra Perkovic | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Sandra Perković |
| Nationality | Croatian |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Discus throw |
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Weight | 85 kg (187 lb) |
| Club | HAAK Mladost, Dinamo Zrinjevac |
| Coached by | Edis Elkasević |
| Olympic Games | Two-time Olympic champion |
| World Championships | Two-time World champion |
| European Championships | Record six-time European champion |
| Diamond League | Six-time Diamond League winner |
| Personal Best | Discus throw: 71.41m (Bellinzona 2017) |
| Notable Achievements | – Youngest ever European champion in women’s discus throw |
Sandra Perkovi is a Croatian discus thrower. She was born on 21 June 1990. She is a two-time Olympic champion (2012, 2016) and World champion (2013, 2017) as well as a record-setting six-time European champion (2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2022), which no other female athlete has accomplished. She has six overall victories in the Diamond League. Perkovi’s junior career culminated with a gold medal and a national record at the 2009 European Junior Championships. A month later, as the youngest discus thrower in the field, she reached the World Championships final
45. Tori Bowie
| Tori Bowie | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Frentorish “Tori” Bowie |
| Birthdate | August 27, 1990 |
| Birthplace | Sand Hill, Rankin County, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
| Weight | 128 lb (58 kg) |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Country | United States |
| Event(s) | Long jump, 100 meters, 200 meters |
| Coached by | Lance Brauman |
| College | University of Southern Mississippi |
| NCAA Division I Titles | Long jump (indoors and outdoors) – 2011 |
| Olympic Games Medals | Silver – 100 m (2016) |
| World Championships Medals | Bronze – 100 m (2015) |
| Diamond League Victories | 8 (Sprints and long jump) |
| Death | April 23, 2023 |
| Cause of Death | Complications related to childbirth |
| Medical Condition | Bipolar disorder |
Frentorish “Tori” Bowie is an American track and field athlete who competes predominantly in the 100 m and 200 m. She was born on August 27, 1990. In 2014, she established a long jump record of 6.95 meters (22 feet 9 inches and one-half inches). She is the 100m global champion for 2017 and has won three Olympic medals. She competed in the 2016 Olympics and is a 2016 Olympian.
46. Sha’Carri Richardson
| Sha Carri Richardson | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Sha’Carri Richardson |
| Birthdate | March 25, 2000 |
| Birthplace | Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Agent | Renaldo Nehemiah |
| Height | 5 ft 1 in (155 cm) |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Country | United States |
| Event(s) | 100 m, 200 m |
| College Team | LSU Lady Tigers (2018–2019) |
| Turned Pro | June 2019 |
| Coached by | Dennis Mitchell |
| Personal Best(s) | 100 m: 10.71 (Eugene 2023) 200 m: 22.00 (Montverde 2020) |
| Medal Record | Women’s track and field Representing the United States |
| College Achievements | Set the 100 m collegiate record at the NCAA Division I Championships |
| Professional Career | Signed a professional contract and sponsored by Nike |
| Olympic Qualification | Qualified for the 2020 Summer Olympics in the 100 m |
| Early Successes | Won the 100 m title at the AAU Junior Olympics |
| Personal Challenges | Overcoming personal challenges while pursuing Olympic qualification |
| Personal Style | Known for long nails and colorful hair on the field |
| Personal Life | Has a girlfriend and supports the LGBTQ community |
| Controversies | Faced suspension due to cannabis use and was involved in an altercation |
Sha’Carri Richardson, an American sprinter who competes in the 100 and 200 meters, was born on March 25, 2000. Richardson rose to prominence in 2019 as a freshman at Louisiana State University, breaking the 100 m record at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Championships with a time of 10.75 seconds. This winning time makes her one of the ten fastest 19-year-old women in history.
47. Shannon Rowbury
| Shannon Rowbury | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Shannon Solares-Rowbury |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | September 19, 1984 |
| Birthplace | San Francisco, California |
| Residence | San Francisco, California |
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) |
| Weight | 115 lb (52 kg) |
| Sport | Track and Field |
| Event(s) | 800 meters, 1500 meters, 5000 meters |
| College | Duke University |
| Coach | Pete Julian |
| Olympics | 2008 Beijing, 2012 London, 2016 Rio de Janeiro |
| World Championships | 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017 |
| World Indoor Championships | 2016 |
| World Relay Championships | 2015 |
| Continental Cup | 2010, 2014 |
| Nike Sponsorship | Signed in June 2007 |
| Personal Bests | 800m: 1:59.97 |
| Records | American Record Holder – 1500m |
| Family | Married to Pablo Solares |
| Children | Daughter |
Shannon Rowbury is an American middle-distance runner from San Francisco, California. She was born on September 19, 1984. After competing at Duke University at the collegiate level, she became a professional in 2007. Rowbury represented the United States at the Summer Olympics in 2008, 2012, and 2016. She also represented the United States at 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, and 2017 World Championships, winning bronze in the 1500 meters in 2009.
48. LaTasha Colander
| LaTasha Colander | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | LaTasha Colander |
| Birthdate | August 23, 1976 |
| Birthplace | Portsmouth, Virginia, U.S. |
| Nationality | United States |
| Sport | Track and Field |
| Event Specialization | Sprinting |
| University | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
| Humanitarian Work | Founder of the LC Treasures Within Foundation |
| Hall of Fame Induction | Virginia Sports Hall of Fame (2014) |
LaTasha Colander was born on August 23, 1976, in Portsmouth, Virginia. She is a retired sprinter who represented the United States internationally. Colander enrolled and graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on an athletic scholarship in 1994. In 1994, Colander won the 100 m hurdles at the USA Junior Championships and placed second at the World Junior Championships.
49. Veronica Campbell-Brown
| Veronica CampbellBrown | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Veronica Campbell-Brown |
| Birthdate | May 15, 1982 |
| Birthplace | Clarks Town, Trelawny, Jamaica |
| Nationality | Jamaican |
| Specialization | 100m and 200m sprinter |
| Olympic Medals | 3 gold, 3 silver, 2 bronze |
| World Championship Medals | 3 gold, 7 silver, 1 bronze |
| Commonwealth Games Medals | 1 gold, 4 silver |
| World Indoor Championships Medals | 2 gold |
| Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) |
| Weight | 61 kg (134 lb) |
| Education | University of Arkansas, Barton County Community College |
Veronica Campbell Brown CD was born on May 15, 1982. She is a retired Jamaican 100- and 200-meter sprinter who competed on the track and field circuit. She is the second of three women in Olympic history to win two consecutive 200-meter events, following Barbel Wockel of Germany at the 1976 and 1980 Olympics and before Elaine Thompson-Herah of the United Kingdom at the 2016 and 2020 Olympics. Campbell Brown is one of nine athletes to have won world titles at the youth, junior, and senior levels in the same sport.
50. Lauryn Williams
| Lauryn Williams | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Lauryn Williams |
| Date of Birth | September 11, 1983 |
| Birthplace | Rochester, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Alma Mater | University of Miami |
| Height | 5 ft 3 in (1.60 m) |
| Weight | 127 lb (58 kg; 9.1 st) |
| Sport | Track and Field |
| Country | United States |
| Club | Florida |
| Turned Pro | 2004 |
| – Gold Medal | 2005 World Championships in Athletics – 100 meters |
| – Silver Medals | 2004 Summer Olympics, 2007 World Championships, |
| – Other Achievements | World Junior Champion in 2002, 2003 Pan American Games, |
| – Medalist in Both Olympics | One of six athletes to win a medal in both Summer and |
| High School Records | Holds high school records for 100m, 200m, long jump, and |
| University Accomplishments | Inducted into the Iron Arrow Honor Society (University of |
The American sprinter and bobsledder Lauryn Williams was born on September 11, 1983. She won silver medals at the 2004 Summer Olympics, 2007 World Championships, and 2006 IAAF World Indoor Championships. At the 2014 Winter Olympics, she placed second in the two-woman bobsleigh.
51. Torri Edwards
| Torri Edwards | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Torri Edwards |
| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | January 31, 1977 |
| Birthplace | Fontana, California |
| Sport | Running |
| Event(s) | 100 meters, 200 meters |
| Personal Bests | 100 m: 10.78 s |
| Olympic Medals | 2000 Sydney – 4×100 m relay |
| World Championship Medals | 2003 Paris – 100 m |
| World Indoor Championships | 2003 Birmingham – 60 meters |
| Career Highlights | Olympic medalist in 4x100m relay (2000) |
| Coaching Career | Head track coach at Kentucky State University |
American sprinter Torri Edwards was born on 31 January 1977. She participated in the 100 and 200 meters and won an Olympic gold medal in the 4100-meter relay in 2000. In 2003, she won six medals at major international tournaments, including a World Championship gold. At the 2008 Olympic Games, Edwards competed in the 100 m.
52. Jessica Ennis
| Jessica Ennis | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill |
| Date of Birth | January 28, 1986 |
| Birthplace | Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Specialization | Heptathlon, 100 meters hurdles |
| Club | City of Sheffield & Dearne Athletic Club |
| Coach | Antonio ‘Toni’ Minichiello |
| Education | University of Sheffield (Psychology) |
| Height | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) |
| Weight | 57 kg (126 lb) |
| Olympic Golds | 1 (2012 London) |
| World Championship Golds | 3 |
| European Championship Golds | 1 |
| World Indoor Championship Golds | 1 |
| Retirement | 2016 |
| Notable Achievements | Commonwealth Games bronze medalist, European Cup Combined Events winner, European Junior Championships gold medalist |
| Additional Ventures | Commentator for BBC, Jennis fitness app |
| Latest Product | CycleMapping for training based on menstrual cycles |
| Record Holder | British national record holder for the heptathlon |
Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill was born on 28 January 1986. She is a retired British track and field athlete specializing in multi-eventing and the 100-meter hurdles. She is the heptathlon Olympic champion from 2012, a three-time world champion (2009, 2011, and 2015), and the European champion from 2010. She was also the indoor pentathlon world champion in 2010. Former British heptathlon national record holder and member of the City of Sheffield & Dearne athletic club. She is a former British record holder in the 100m hurdles, high jump, and indoor pentathlon.
53. Zhanna Pintusevich-Block
| Zhanna PintusevichBlock | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Zhanna Pintusevich-Block |
| Nationality | Ukrainian |
| Date of Birth | 6 July 1972 |
| Place of Birth | Nizhyn, Soviet Union |
| Sport | Track and Field |
| Events | 100 metres, 200 metres |
| Olympic Participation | 1996 Summer Olympics, 2000 Summer Olympics, 2004 Olympics |
| Achievements | – 1997 World 200m Champion |
| Personal Best | 100 metres: 10.82 seconds |
| Doping Controversy | Alleged involvement in BALCO scandal |
| Family | Husband: Mark Block |
| Notable Appearance | Featured in Playboy’s September 2004 edition |
Zhanna Pintusevich-Block was born on 6 July 1972. She is a Ukrainian sprinter who competed in the Olympics and is a former world champion. As a member of the USSR, Block won the 100- and 200-meter races at the 1991 European Junior Championships, as well as the silver medal in the 4×400-meter relay. In 1992, Block won the European Indoor 60m Championships. In 1993, he won the bronze medal at the World Indoor 60m Championships in Toronto.
54. Marion Jones
| Marion Jones | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Marion Lois Jones (also known as Marion Jones-Thompson) |
| Birthdate | October 12, 1975 |
| Birthplace | Los Angeles, U.S. |
| Nationality | Dual citizenship – United States and Belize |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Olympic Medals | Gold: 3 (2000 Sydney – 100m, 200m, 4x400m relay) |
| World Championships | Gold: 1 (1997 Athens – 100m) |
| Scandal | Linked to the BALCO scandal |
| Basketball Career | Played professional basketball in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) for the Tulsa Shock (2010-2011) |
| Education | Graduated from the University of North Carolina (UNC) |
| Relationships | Formerly married to shot putter C.J. Hunter (1998-2002) |
| Books | Author of “On the Right Track: From Olympic Downfall to Finding Forgiveness and the Strength to Overcome and Succeed” |
| Other Achievements | Four-time CIF California State Meet champion in the 100m sprint |
Marion Lois Jones was born on October 12, 1975; commonly known as Marion Jones-Thompson, she is an American former world champion in track and field and former NBA player. She won three gold medals and two bronze medals at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia, but was later disqualified after admitting to steroid use.
55. Carmelita Jeter
| Carmelita Jeter | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Carmelita Jeter |
| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | November 24, 1979 |
| Birthplace | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Sport | Running |
| Events | 60 meters, 100 meters, 200 meters |
| Title | “Fastest Woman Alive” for over a decade |
| Personal Best | 100 meters: 10.64 seconds |
| Olympic Medals | Gold: 1, Silver: 1, Bronze: 1 |
| World Championship Medals | Gold: 1, Bronze: 3 |
| College | California State University, Dominguez Hills |
| Coaching Career | Head coach of track & field and cross country programs at UNLV |
| Career Highlights | – 2011 World Champion in 100 meters |
| Retirement | Retired in 2017 due to injury preventing participation in the 2016 Olympics |
Carmelita Jeter was born on November 24, 1979. She is a former American sprinter who participated in the 60-meter, 100-meter, and 200-meter dashes. After posting a 100 m personal best of 10.64 seconds at the 2009 Shanghai Golden Grand Prix, Jeter held the title of “Fastest woman alive” from 2009 to 2021. She was the 2011 world champion in the 100-meter dash and the 2012 silver medallist. In addition, she has won three Olympic medals.
56. Gwen Torrence
| Gwen Torrence | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Gwendolyn Lenna Torrence |
| Birthdate | June 12, 1965 |
| Birthplace | Decatur, Georgia, U.S. |
| Education | University of Georgia |
| Sport | Track and Field |
| Olympic Medals | 3 Gold, 2 Other medals |
| 1992 Barcelona | Gold – 200m, Gold – 4 × 100m relay |
| 1996 Atlanta | Gold – 4 × 100m relay, Gold – 100m |
| 1991 Tokyo | Gold – 100m, Gold – 200m |
| 1993 Stuttgart | Gold – 4 × 100m relay, Gold – 200m, Gold – 100m |
| 1995 Gothenburg | Gold – 100m, Gold – 4 × 100m relay, Silver – 4 × 400m relay |
| Pan American Games | Gold – 200m |
| Additional Honors | Georgia Sports Hall of Fame (2000) |
| Notable Facts | – One of the best sprinters in the world in the early 1990s |
Gwendolyn Lenna Torrence was born on June 12, 1965, and is a retired sprinter and Olympic gold medallist. She is a Decatur, Georgia native. She attended Columbia High School and Georgia University. As a result of her athletic ability, she was offered a scholarship, but she declined because she wanted to become a cosmetologist. She enrolled at the University of Georgia after being persuaded by her coaches and family.
57. Ana Fidelia Quirot
| Ana Fidelia Quirot | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Ana Fidelia Quirot Moré |
| Date of Birth | March 23, 1963 |
| Place of Birth | Palma Soriano, Cuba |
| Specialization | 800 metres |
| Olympic Medals | 1992 Barcelona: Silver |
| World Championships | 1995 Gothenburg: Gold |
| Other Major Achievements | Two-time World Champion |
| Personal Best (800m) | 1:54.44 |
| Historical Significance | Considered one of the greatest female 800m runners |
Ana Fidelia Quirot Moré, born on March 23, 1963, is a former Cuban track and field athlete who specialized in the 800 meters but was also good in the 400 meters. She is a two-time World Champion at 800 meters (1995, 1997) and a two-time Olympic medalist (1992, 1996). Her 1989 best time of 1:54.44 still places her fifth on the all-time world chart. She is regarded as one of the greatest female 800m runners and most likely the finest 800m racer without an Olympic gold medal.
58. Yelena Isinbayeva
| Yelena Isinbayeva | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Yelena Gadzhievna Isinbayeva |
| Nationality | Russian |
| Date of Birth | June 3, 1982 |
| Birthplace | Volgograd, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union |
| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 8.5 in) |
| Weight | 65 kg (143 lb) |
| Sport | Women’s Athletics |
| Event(s) | Pole Vault |
| Club | CSKA Moscow |
| Coach | Yevgeny Trofimov |
| Retirement | August 2016 |
| Olympic Games | 2 Gold, 1 Bronze |
| World Championships | 3 Gold, 1 Bronze |
| World Indoor Championships | 4 Gold |
| World Cup | 1 Gold |
| European Championships | 1 Gold |
| European Indoor Championships | 1 Gold |
| European U23 Championships | 1 Gold |
| World Junior Championships | 1 Gold |
| World Youth Championships | 1 Gold |
| Outdoor | 5.06 m |
| Indoor | 5.01 m |
| IAAF Female Athlete of the Year | 2004, 2005, 2008 |
| Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year | 2007, 2009 |
| Prince of Asturias Award for Sports | 2009 |
| Gymnastics Training | Ages 5 to 15 |
Yelena Gadzhiyevna Isinbayeva was born on June 3, 1982, and is a former Russian pole vaulter. She is a two-time Olympic gold medallist (2004 and 2008), three-time World Champion (2005, 2007, and 2013), and the current world record holder in the event. She is largely regarded as the finest female pole-vaulter in history. Isinbayeva was banned from the 2016 Rio Olympics after revelations of a widespread state-sponsored doping program in Russia, dashing her hopes for a grand retirement by winning the gold medal. After being elected to an 8-year term on the Athletes’ Commission of the IOC, she withdrew from athletics in August 2016.
59. Sanya Richards-Ross
| Sanya Richards Ross | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Sanya Richards-Ross |
| Birthdate | February 26, 1985 |
| Birthplace | Kingston, Jamaica |
| Nationality | Jamaican-American |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Event | 400-meter sprint |
| Olympic Achievements | 2012 Olympic champion, 2008 Olympic bronze medalist |
| World Championships | 2009 world champion, 2005 world silver medalist |
| U.S. National Titles | Six-time U.S. national champion |
| World Ranking | Ranked number one in the world from 2005 to 2009 and 2012 |
| American Record | Set American 400-meter record of 48.70 seconds in 2006 |
| Sub-50 Second Sprints | Holds the record for the most sub-50 second sprints in the history |
| Relay Medals | Three consecutive Olympic gold medals in the 4 × 400m relay |
| Retirement | Retired from the sport in 2016 |
| Broadcasting Career | Joined NBC as a track and field analyst |
| Memoir | Published “Chasing Grace: What the Quarter Mile has Taught Me about God and Life” in 2017 |
| Television Appearance | Joined the cast of The Real Housewives of Atlanta in 2021 |
| Education | Attended the University of Texas, Austin |
| College Achievements | NCAA national champion in 400 meters and 4 × 400 meters relay |
| High School | St. Thomas Aquinas High School graduate |
| High School Achievements | 2002 Gatorade National High School Girls Track and Field Athlete of the Year |
| Personal Life | Immigrated to the United States for better athletic opportunities |
Sanya Richards-Ross was born on February 26, 1985. She is a retired Jamaican-American sprinter representing the United States internationally in the 400-meter dash. Her significant accomplishments in this sport include Olympic champion in 2012, world champion in 2009, Olympic bronze medallist in 2008, and world silver medalist in 2005. In 2012, she became the second American woman to win the 400-meter event at the Olympic Games and the first American woman to win two global 400-meter titles.
60. Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce
| Pocket Rocket | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce |
| Nickname | “Pocket Rocket” |
| Birthdate | December 27, 1986 |
| Birthplace | Kingston, Jamaica |
| Height | 1.52 m (5 ft 0 in) |
| Weight | 52 kg (115 lb) |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Country | Jamaica |
| Event(s) | 60 m, 100 m, 200 m |
| Club | Elite Performance Track Club |
| Coached by | Reynaldo Walcott (2020–present), Stephen Francis (2006–2020) |
| Achievements | – Two-time Olympic gold medalist in the 100 m |
| Early Life | – Born on December 27, 1986, in Kingston, Jamaica |
| Career Breakthrough | – Joined the University of Technology, Jamaica, and met coach Stephen Francis |
| Notable Achievements | – Overcame injuries and setbacks to win multiple Olympic and World Championship medals |
| Personal Background | – Nicknamed the “Pocket Rocket” for her petite stature and explosive block starts |
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce OD, OJ was born on December 27, 1986. She is a Jamaican sprinter who competes in the 60-meter, 100-meter, and 200-meter events. She is largely considered one of the finest sprinters in history.
Fraser-Pryce is one of the most enduring track athletes in history, with a career spanning from the late 2000s through the 2020s. Her accomplishments on the track, such as her consistency at major championships, ushered in the golden period of Jamaican sprinting.