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English Gardner

Gardner at the 2016 Summer Olympics
Personal information
Born	(1992-04-22) April 22, 1992 (age 33) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height	5 ft 6 in
Weight	54 kg (119 lb)
Sport
Sport	Running
Event(s)	100 meters, 200 meters
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)	100 m: 10.74  s (2016) 200 m: 22.62 s (2013)
Medal record Women's athletics Representing the  United States Olympic Games Gold 2016 Rio de Janeiro 4 × 100 m relay Silver 2020 Tokyo 4 × 100 m relay World Championships Silver 2013 Moscow 4 × 100 m relay Silver 2015 Beijing 4 × 100 m relay

English Gardner (born April 22, 1992) is an American track and field athlete. She is a very fast sprinter who runs in the 100-meter dash and 200-meter dash races. English is known for her amazing speed, with a personal best time of 10.74 seconds in the 100 meters. This fast time was set in 2016.

Early Life and College Running

English Gardner was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She grew up in Voorhees Township, New Jersey. She finished high school at Eastern Regional High School in 2010. After high school, English went to the University of Oregon. She became a star runner for the Oregon Ducks track and field team.

College Achievements

While at the University of Oregon, English won many important races. She was a five-time NCAA champion. This means she won five national college titles.

• She won the 100-meter dash twice.
• She won the 4×400-meter relay twice.
• She also won the indoor 60-meter dash once.

Her success in college showed she was a rising star in sprinting.

Professional Career Highlights

After college, English Gardner continued to compete at the highest levels. She represented the United States in many international competitions.

World Championships Success

English first qualified for the 2013 World Championships in Athletics in Moscow, Russia. She won the 100-meter race at the USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships to earn her spot. In Moscow, she finished fourth in the 100 meters. She also won a silver medal with the U.S. team in the 4 × 100-meter relay.

She also competed in the 2015 World Championships in Athletics in Beijing, China. There, she earned another silver medal in the 4 × 100-meter relay.

Olympic Games Medals

English Gardner had a fantastic year in 2016. She won the 100 meters at the U.S. Olympic Trials. Her time of 10.74 seconds was one of the fastest ever recorded by a woman. This win qualified her for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

At the 2016 Rio Olympics:

• She finished 7th in the individual 100-meter race.
• She won a gold medal as part of the U.S. team in the 4 × 100-meter relay. The team ran an incredible time of 41.01 seconds.

English also competed in the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan, which took place in 2021. She won a silver medal with the U.S. team in the 4 × 100-meter relay.

Media and Coaching Roles

In 2025, English Gardner started hosting a show called The Athlete's Lounge on FloTrack. She provides live commentary for the Diamond League season. She also joined the Princeton University men's track & field coaching staff as a volunteer assistant in November 2018. She helped the Princeton men's team win several Ivy League championships.

Personal Best Times

These are English Gardner's fastest times in her main races:

• 100-meter dash – 10.74 seconds (set in 2016)
• 200-meter dash – 22.62 seconds (set in 2013)
• 400-meter dash – 53.98 seconds (set in 2006)
• 60-meter dash indoor – 7.12 seconds (set in 2012)
• 200-meter dash indoor – 23.34 seconds (set in 2012)

National and International Titles

English Gardner has won many important titles throughout her career.

National Titles

• USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships
  • 100-meter dash: 2013, 2016
• NCAA Women's Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships
  • 100-meter dash: 2012, 2013
• NCAA Women's Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships
  • 60-meter dash: 2012

International Competitions

See also

In Spanish: English Gardner para niños