Jamaican sprinter
Sharon Powell
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Nationality | Jamaican |
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Born | (1965-07-16) 16 July 1965 (age 59) |
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Sport | Athletics |
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Event(s) | 400 metres, 800 metres |
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Sharon Powell (born 16 July 1965) is a Jamaican former track and field athlete. She competed in the 800 metres and 4 × 400 metres relay at the 1988 Seoul Olympics, finishing fifth in the final of the relay.[1]
Powell is from Clarendon, Jamaica.[2] Competing for the Nebraska Cornhuskers track and field team, she won the 1988 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships in the 800 m.[3]
International competitions
Year |
Competition |
Venue |
Position |
Event |
Notes
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Representing Jamaica
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1988
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Olympic Games
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Seoul, South Korea
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20th (h)
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800 m
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2:03.49
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5th
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4 × 400 m
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3:23.13
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(h) Indicates overall position in qualifying heats
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