Alice Brown (sprinter) facts for kids

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Alice Brown

Brown at the 1984 Olympics
Personal information
Born	(1960-09-20) September 20, 1960 (age 64) Jackson, Mississippi, U.S.
Residence	Pasadena, California, U.S.
Height	5 ft 3 in (1.60 m)
Weight	130 lb (59 kg) (1987)
Sport
Sport	Athletics
Event(s)	100 m, 200 m
College team	Cal State Northridge Matadors
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)	100 m – 10.92 (1988) 200 m – 22.39 (1988)
Medal record Representing the  United States Olympic Games Gold 1984 Los Angeles 4×100 m relay Gold 1988 Seoul 4×100 m relay Silver 1984 Los Angeles 100 m World Championships Gold 1987 Rome 4×100 m relay

Alice Regina Brown, born on September 20, 1960, is a retired American sprinter. She was a very fast runner! Alice won two gold medals in relay races at the Olympic Games in 1984 and 1988. She also earned a silver medal in an individual race. Alice went to John Muir High School (Pasadena, California) and California State University, Northridge.

Alice Brown's Olympic Journey

Missing the 1980 Olympics

Alice Brown was good enough to join the U.S. Olympic team for the 1980 Games. However, the United States decided not to send its athletes to the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow. This was a boycott for political reasons. Even though she couldn't compete, Alice was one of many athletes who received a special Congressional Gold Medal. This medal honored their hard work and dedication.

Success at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics

Alice Brown was known for her incredibly fast start in races. She was often the first runner in the 4×100 meter relay teams for the U.S. Olympic team. These teams won gold medals in both 1984 and 1988.

At the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, Alice competed in the individual 100 meters race. She and her teammate Jeanette Bolden started very quickly. But the world record holder, Evelyn Ashford, eventually passed them. Alice still ran a fantastic race and won the silver medal!

Later, the U.S. relay team, which included Alice, won the gold medal. They beat the Canadian team by more than a second. This was one of the biggest winning margins ever in that event! Their strong team included all three U.S. sprinters who made it to the 100-meter final. Alice's amazing start helped them get a big lead.

Winning Gold at the 1987 World Championships

In 1987, Alice won another gold medal in the 4×100 meter relay. This was at the World Championships in Rome, Italy. The U.S. team was very strong and well-practiced. It included Diane Williams, Florence Griffith-Joyner, and Pam Marshall. They were the favorites to win.

They won their semi-final race much faster than the strong East German team. In the final, they beat the East German team again, setting a new U.S. record time of 41.58 seconds. This was one of the fastest relay times in history!

Another Gold at the 1988 Seoul Olympics

Alice Brown also competed at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. In the final of the Women's 4×100 Relay, all the best teams were there. Alice Brown once again led the U.S. team, running the first part of the race.

She ran incredibly well, leaving other runners behind. By the time she passed the baton to Sheila Echols, the U.S. team was already ahead. Florence Griffith-Joyner ran the third leg strongly. Then, Evelyn Ashford took the final leg. She impressively caught up to and passed Marlies Göhr of East Germany. The U.S. team won by a clear meter! Even with a few small mistakes in passing the baton, their amazing speed and talent helped them win their second gold medal in this event.

See also

In Spanish: Alice Brown (atleta) para niños