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Gail Devers

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American athletics competitor, sprinter, hurdler

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Yolanda Gail Devers is an American retired track and field sprinter who competed in the 60 metres, 60 m hurdles, 100 m and 100 m hurdles.

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Gail Devers
said · Jan 20, 2018
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I am married to Mike with two daughters - Karsen, 12, and Legacy, 10 - who keep me busy.

World indoor legends - Gail Devers, January 20 2018

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Gail Devers
said · Apr 9, 2004
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When I look at what I've accomplished during my life thus far, I realize I've been truly blessed. Now I want to share my good fortune by passing it on and helping others.

The Force behind the storm, April 9 2004

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We try to do something different. We pick an auto-immune disorder and raise money for it. This time it was diabetes and we walked to raise money. Why?

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2004Bislett medal

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Yolanda Gail Devers is an American retired track and field sprinter who competed in the 60 metres, 60 m hurdles, 100 m and 100 m hurdles. One of the greatest and most decorated female sprinters of all time, she was the 1993, 1997 and 2004 world indoor champion in the 60 m, while in the 60 m hurdles, she was the 2003 world indoor champion and 2004 silver medalist. In the 100 m, she is the second woman in history to defend an Olympic 100 m title, winning gold at both the 1992 and 1996 Olympics. She was also the 1993 world champion in the event, becoming the first ever female sprinter to simultaneously hold the world and Olympic titles in the 100 m. In the 100 m hurdles, she was the 1993, 1995 and 1999 world champion, and the 1991 and 2001 world silver medalist. In 2011, she was inducted into the National Track and Field Hall of Fame.

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Born 1966 · age 59
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