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]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Jamaican |
| Born | 16 July 1965 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | 400 metres, 800 metres |
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 edit
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Jamaica
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| 1988 | Olympic Games | Seoul, South Korea | 20th (h) | 800 m | 2:03.49 |
| 5th | 4 × 400 m | 3:23.13 | |||
| (h) Indicates overall position in qualifying heats | |||||
References edit
- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Sharon Powell Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 4 September 2017.
- ^ "Sharon Powell - Track and Field 1986-87". University of Nebraska - Official Athletics Website. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
- ^ Janofsky, Michael; Times, Special To the New York (4 June 1988). "Track and Field; Daniel Sets N.C.A.A. Mark in 200 Meters". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
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