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Charlene Lipsey

Lipsey in 2017
Personal information
Born	(1991-07-16) July 16, 1991 (age 33) Hempstead, New York, U.S.
Height	5 feet 6 inches (1.68 m)
Sport
Sport	Track
Event(s)	800 meters
College team	LSU
Club	Juventus Running Club Adidas 2013-21 Under Armour 2021-Present
Turned pro	2013
Coached by	Derek Thompson
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)	400 meters: 54.6 800 meters: 1:57.38 1500 meters: 4:10.44 Mile: 4:27.28
Medal record Women's athletics Representing the  United States IAAF World Relays Gold 2017 Bahamas 4x800

Charlene Lipsey (born July 16, 1991) is an American middle-distance runner. She is best known for running the 800 metres race. Charlene competed in the women's 800 metres at the 2017 World Championships in Athletics.

Becoming a Pro Runner

Charlene Lipsey became a professional runner in 2013. She signed with the sports company Adidas. For a few years, she trained at LSU.

Later, Lipsey moved to Philadelphia. There, she joined the Juventus Running Club. Her coach was Derek Thompson.

In September 2017, Charlene was honored in her hometown. The Mayor of Hempstead Village, Don Ryan, gave her a special "key to the village." This was to celebrate her achievements.

Setting Records

Charlene Lipsey helped Team USA set a new world indoor record. This happened on February 3, 2018, at the Millrose Games. The team ran the 4x800 meter relay in 8 minutes and 5.89 seconds. Her teammates were Chrishuna Williams, Raevyn Rogers, and Ajee' Wilson.

In 2018, Charlene won the Sir Walter Miler race. She finished the mile in 4 minutes and 27.28 seconds. Several other top runners also finished quickly in that race.

Major Competitions

Charlene Lipsey has represented the United States in big international events.

• In 2017, she competed at the World Championships in London, England. She placed 7th in the 800 meters.
• Also in 2017, she won a gold medal at the World Relays in Nassau, Bahamas. Her team won the 4 x 800 meters relay.

USA National Championships

Charlene has competed many times at the USA National Track and Field Championships. These events help decide the best runners in the country.

• 2017: She had a great year!
  • She won a gold medal in the 1000 meters at the Indoor Championships.
  • She earned a silver medal in the 800 meters at the Outdoor Championships.
• 2018: She placed 5th in the 800 meters at the Outdoor Championships.
• 2022: She competed in both indoor and outdoor championships for the 800 meters.
• 2023: She placed 5th in the 800 meters at the Outdoor Championships.

She also competed in the Olympic Trials in 2012 and 2016.

College Career

Charlene Lipsey went to Louisiana State University. She ran for the LSU Tigers track and field team. During her time there, she was an 8-Time All-American. This means she was one of the best college athletes in the country many times. She also won three championships in the Southeastern Conference (SEC).

Some of her top college achievements include:

• 2013 (Senior Year):
  • 1st place in the 800 meters at the SEC Indoor Championships.
  • 3rd place in the 800 meters at the NCAA Indoor Championships.
• 2012 (Junior Year):
  • 1st place in the 800 meters at both the SEC Indoor and Outdoor Championships.
  • 2nd place in the 800 meters at the NCAA Outdoor Championships.
• 2011 (Sophomore Year):
  • 3rd place in the 800 meters at both the SEC Indoor and Outdoor Championships.
• 2010 (Freshman Year):
  • 2nd place in the 4 x 400 meters relay at the NCAA Indoor Championships.

Charlene graduated from Louisiana State University in 2013.

High School Achievements

Charlene Lipsey went to Hempstead High School (New York). She was a record-setting runner in the 800 meters, 1500 meters, and mile races.

She won state titles in the 800 meters race:

• 2009: She won the New York State Public High School Athletic Association 1A outdoor title.
• 2008: She also won the New York State Public High School Athletic Association 1A outdoor title.

In 2009, she won the 600 meters indoor state title.