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 a famous American sprinter. She is known for winning big races. After finishing college at the University of South Carolina, she became a champion. She won the USA Outdoor Championship in the 100 metres in 2005. In 2006, she won the World Indoor Championship in the 60 metres. Me'Lisa also helped her team win gold medals. She was a World Champion in the 4 × 400 metres relay in 2003. And she was a World Champion in the 4 × 100 metres relay in 2005.
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Early Life and School Years
Me'Lisa Barber grew up in Montclair, New Jersey. She has a twin sister named Miki. They both ran track at Montclair High School. Their relay teams were very good. They were even called All-American teams. This means they were among the best in the country.
College and Early Career
Me'Lisa went to the University of South Carolina. During her time there, she won four titles in the SEC. In 2001, she 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. This was for the South Carolina Gamecocks women's track and field team. That year, her team won the NCAA Outdoor Championships. Me'Lisa even ran in the 400 metres race. She filled in for her sister who was injured. Me'Lisa finished college in 2002. She earned a degree in business and retail management.
Becoming a World Champion
Me'Lisa continued to win big races. In 2003, she won a gold medal. This was at the World Championships in Paris. She was part of Team USA in the 4 × 400 metres relay. In 2005, she competed again. This was at the World Championships in Helsinki. She ran in the 4 × 100 metres relay with Team USA.
Also in 2005, she won gold. This was in the 100 metres at the USA Outdoor Championships. She also placed fourth in the 200 metres race. In 2006, she 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.
Life After Running
After her running career, Me'Lisa started new ventures. She has her own jewelry line. It is called The Honey Collection. She also owns a juice company. And she has a personal training company called Body Code. Since 2018, Me'Lisa and her sister Miki have been busy. They visit schools to give motivational speeches. They inspire young people with their stories.
See also
In Spanish: Me'Lisa Barber para niños
