Inger Miller facts for kids
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| Born | June 12, 1972 (age 53) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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| Height | 1.63m | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 55kg | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Inger Miller (born June 12, 1972) is a retired American track and field sprinter. She was known for competing in the 100 metres and 200 m races. Inger is the daughter of Lennox Miller, who was an Olympic medallist in the 100m race for Jamaica.
Early Life and Career
Inger Miller grew up in Pasadena, California. She went to John Muir High School. Later, she studied at the University of Southern California. In 1990, she was chosen as a Tournament of Roses Princess. This is a special honor in Pasadena. During her time as a professional athlete, she was part of the HSI track team.
Major Achievements
Inger Miller had a very successful career in track and field. She won many important medals.
- In 1996, she won a gold medal at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. This was for the 4 × 100 m relay race.
- She also won a gold medal at the 1997 World Championships. This was also for the 4 × 100 m relay.
- At the 1999 World Championships in Seville, she became the champion in the 200 m race.
- She also earned a silver medal in the 100 m race at the same 1999 championships.
- In 2003, she won another silver medal at the World Championships in Paris. This was for the 4 × 100 m relay.
A Noteworthy Event
At the 1999 IAAF World Indoor Championships, Inger Miller originally won a bronze medal in the 60 meters. However, her results from that competition were later cancelled due to a rule violation.
Life After Running
After her athletic career, Inger Miller started a business. She co-founded Miller-Hawkins Productions with Jill Hawkins. This company helps plan and organize events. Their offices are located in Altadena. In 2019, Inger Miller was working as a flight attendant.
See also
In Spanish: Inger Miller para niños
