Torri Edwards
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| Olympic medal record | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's Athletics | |||
| Bronze | 2000 Sydney | 4 x 100 m relay | |
Torri Edwards (born January 31, 1977) is an American sprinter. She was a rising young star in 100 and 200 metres, winning an Olympic medal in 4x100 metres relay in 2000. In 2003 she won six medals in major international competitions, including one World Championship gold.
It later turned out that she had used the banned substance nikethamide. She was banned for two years effective from July 18, 2004, missing the 2004 Summer Olympics. In November 2005, however, the World Anti-Doping Agency lifted her ban following the downgrading of nikethamide.
[edit] Personal bests
- 100 metres - 10.93 (2003)
- 200 metres - 22.28 (2003)
[edit] Achievements
| Year | Tournament | Venue | Result | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Summer Olympics | Sydney, Australia | 3rd | 4x100m relay |
| 2003 | World Indoor Championships | Birmingham, England | 3rd | 60m hurdles |
| World Championships | Paris, France | 1st | 100 metres, 10.93 PB | |
| World Championships | Paris, France | 2nd | 200 metres | |
| World Championships | Paris, France | 2nd | 4x100m relay | |
| World Athletics Final | Monte Carlo, Monaco | 3rd | 100 metres | |
| World Athletics Final | Monte Carlo, Monaco | 3rd | 200 metres |
[edit] External links
- IAAF profile for Torri Edwards
- Torri Edwards' U.S. Olympic Team bio
