Jeanette Bolden facts for kids
Bolden (#357) at the 1984 U.S. Olympic trials
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Jeanette Bolden, born on January 26, 1960, is an American athlete who competed in the Olympics. She was a fast runner, specializing in the 100-meter race. Later, she became a head coach for a college track and field team. Today, she also helps run a famous bakery in Los Angeles known for its delicious pies.
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Jeanette Bolden: A Top Sprinter
Jeanette Bolden ran for the United States in the 1984 Summer Olympics. These games were held in her hometown, Los Angeles. She was part of the 4 x 100 meters relay team. Her teammates were Alice Brown, Chandra Cheeseborough, and Evelyn Ashford. Together, they won the gold medal! Jeanette also finished fourth in the individual 100-meter race.
Jeanette has dealt with asthma throughout her life. Her running career ended suddenly at the 1988 Olympic Trials. She suffered a serious injury to her leg. This happened right after her teammate, Florence Griffith Joyner, set a new world record. It was a very sad moment for her coach, Bob Kersee.
Jeanette went to college at California State University, Northridge. She later transferred to UCLA and graduated in 1983.
Becoming a Coach
After her running career ended, Jeanette decided to become a coach. She started as an assistant coach at UCLA, working with her former coach, Bob Kersee. From 1994 to 2012, Coach Bolden helped many UCLA athletes become top sprinters, hurdlers, and relay runners. More than 50 of her athletes became NCAA All-Americans.
Leading a Team
Bolden later became the head track and field coach for the University of Central Florida (UCF). She had a very successful time coaching at UCLA before this. She retired from coaching at the end of 2017. In 2008, she was chosen to be the head coach for the United States Olympic women's team.
Achievements and Recognition
Jeanette Bolden's hard work and success were recognized when she was inducted into the UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame. She joined the Hall of Fame as part of the 2022 class.
See also
In Spanish: Jeanette Bolden para niños
