Debra Armstrong facts for kids
Deborah Sue Armstrong was born in Taylor, Texas, on November 9, 1954. She is a former American sprinter, known for her speed on the track. Deborah competed in the Olympic Games and achieved success in national championships.
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Deborah's Olympic Journey
Deborah Sue Armstrong competed in two different Olympic Games. These are huge international sports events!
1972 Summer Olympics
At the 1972 Summer Olympics, Deborah ran in the 400 metres race. This is a challenging sprint event. She competed in the early rounds, called the heats.
1976 Summer Olympics
She returned to the Olympics in 1976. This time, she competed in two events:
- The 200 metres race, where she reached the semi-finals.
- The 4 × 100 metres relay, where her team finished in seventh place.
National Champion
In 1975, Deborah showed her amazing talent. She became the US champion in the 200 metres race. This means she was the fastest woman in the United States for that event!
A Family of Sprinters
Running talent seems to run in Deborah's family!
- She is married to Ainsley Armstrong. He was also a sprinter, competing for Trinidad and Tobago.
- Their son, Aaron Armstrong, followed in his parents' footsteps. He also became a sprinter for Trinidad and Tobago.
- Aaron even won a gold medal at the 2008 Olympics! He was part of the 4 × 100 metres relay team.
