Me'Lisa Barber facts for kids
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| Born | October 4, 1980 (age 44) Livingston, New Jersey, U.S. |
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Me'Lisa Barber is an American sprinter. Sprinters are athletes who run very fast over short distances. Me'Lisa is known for her amazing speed.
She graduated from the University of South Carolina. After college, she became a top athlete. In 2005, she was the USA Outdoor Champion in the 100 metres race. The next year, in 2006, she won the World Indoor Champion title in the 60 metres race.
Me'Lisa also won gold medals as part of a team. She was a World Champion in the 4 × 400 metres relay in 2003. She also won a World Championship in the 4 × 100 metres relay in 2005.
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Early Life and College Sports
Me'Lisa Barber grew up in Montclair, New Jersey. She has a twin sister named Miki Barber. Both sisters were very good at running.
They ran on relay teams for their high school, Montclair High School. Their 4 × 100 metre and 4 × 400 metre relay teams were honored as All-American. This means they were among the best in the country.
College Achievements
Me'Lisa continued her running career in college. She attended the University of South Carolina. During her time there, she won four titles in the SEC. The SEC is a group of colleges that compete in sports.
In 2001, Me'Lisa won a gold medal. This was at the World University Games. She was part of Team USA in the 4 × 400 metres relay.
In 2002, she became a co-captain of the South Carolina Gamecocks women's track and field team. That year, her team won the NCAA Outdoor Championships. The NCAA Championships are a big college sports event. Me'Lisa even ran in the 400 metres race when her sister was injured.
Me'Lisa graduated from the University of South Carolina in 2002. She earned a degree in business and retail management.
Professional Running Career
After college, Me'Lisa continued to shine in athletics. She won more gold medals for Team USA.
In 2003, she won a gold medal in the 4 × 400 metres relay. This was at the World Championships in Paris. In 2005, she competed in the 4 × 100 metres relay at the World Championships in Helsinki.
Top Finishes
During the 2005 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Me'Lisa won gold. She was the champion in the 100 metres race. She also placed fourth in the 200 metres race.
In 2006, Me'Lisa won another gold medal. This was at the World Indoor Championships. She won the 60 metres race. She ran it in 7.01 seconds, which was the fastest time that season.
Me'Lisa changed coaches in 2006. In 2009, she had an injury. She ruptured her Achilles tendon. This injury stopped her from competing for several years.
Life After Running
Me'Lisa Barber is now involved in several businesses. She has her own jewelry line called The Honey Collection. She also runs a juice company.
In addition, Me'Lisa has a personal training company called Body Code. Since 2018, she and her sister Miki have been giving motivational speeches. They visit schools to inspire young people.
See also
In Spanish: Me'Lisa Barber para niños
