Javianne Oliver facts for kids
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Oliver with Thelma Davies at the 2019 Millrose Games
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| Born | December 26, 1994 Monroe, Georgia, U.S. |
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| Sport | Track and field | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | Sprints | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| College team | Kentucky Wildcats (2014–2017) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Javianne Oliver (born December 26, 1994) is an American track and field athlete. She is known for her amazing speed as a sprinter. Sprinters are athletes who run very fast over short distances.
Javianne has won many awards and medals in her career. She earned a silver medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. She also won a gold medal at the 2022 NACAC Championships.
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Early Career and College Success
Javianne Oliver showed her talent for running early on. She competed for the University of Kentucky as part of the Kentucky Wildcats team.
College Achievements
While in college, Javianne achieved great results. In 2017, she finished second in the 60 meters race. This was at the 2017 NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships. Her success in college helped her prepare for professional competitions.
Becoming a Professional Sprinter
After her college career, Javianne Oliver became a professional athlete. In 2018, she signed a contract with Nike, Inc. This happened after she won a major national title.
USA National Championships
Javianne has competed in many important races across the United States. These events help decide the best sprinters in the country.
- 2018: She won the 60 meters race at the 2018 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships. Her winning time was 7.02 seconds. This was the fastest time in the world for that season.
- 2020: She finished second in the 60 meters at the 2020 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships. This result helped her qualify for another World Championships.
- 2021: Javianne won the 100 meters race at the US Olympic Trials. Her time was 10.99 seconds. This victory meant she would represent the USA at the Olympics.
- 2022: She placed seventh in the 100 meters at the 2022 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships.
International Competitions
Javianne Oliver has also represented the United States on the world stage. She has competed in some of the biggest track and field events.
- 2018 World Indoor Championships: She competed in the 60 meters race in Birmingham, United Kingdom. She finished ninth in the semifinals.
- 2020 Tokyo Olympics: This was a huge moment for Javianne.
- She ran in the 100 meters race and placed 13th overall.
- She was part of the USA 4x100 meters relay team. This team won a silver medal, which is a fantastic achievement!
- 2022 NACAC Championships: Javianne was part of the 4x100 meters relay team that won a gold medal in Freeport, Bahamas.
External Links
- Javianne Oliver at World AthleticsLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
- Javianne Oliver at USA Track & FieldLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
- Javianne Oliver Monroe Area High School Results Athletic.net
- Javianne Oliver University of Kentucky Results TFRRS.org
- Javianne Oliver at the United States Olympic & Paralympic CommitteeLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
- Javianne Oliver at Olympics.com (archived: OlympicChannel.com and Olympic.org)
- Javianne Oliver at OlympediaLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
See also
In Spanish: Javianne Oliver para niños
