Sharon Powell

Sharon Powell
Personal information
NationalityJamaican
Born (1965-07-16) 16 July 1965 (age 59)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)400 metres, 800 metres

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
Representing  Jamaica
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

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "Sharon Powell - Track and Field 1986-87". University of Nebraska - Official Athletics Website. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
  3. ^ 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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