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Phyllis Francis

Francis at the 2016 Summer Olympics
Personal information
Nationality	American
Born	(1992-05-04) May 4, 1992 (age 33) Queens, New York
Residence	College Station, Texas
Height	5 ft 11 in
Weight	157 lbs
Sport
Country	United States
Sport	Track and field
Event(s)	Sprinting
College team	University of Oregon
Club	Nike Running
Turned pro	2014
Coached by	Vince Anderson
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)	400 m: 49.61 200 m: 22.50 800 m: 2:04.83
Medal record Women's track and field Representing  United States Olympic Games Gold 2016 Rio de Janeiro 4 × 400 m relay World Championships Gold 2017 London 400 m Gold 2017 London 4 × 400 m relay Gold 2019 Doha 4 × 400 m relay Silver 2015 Beijing 4 × 400 m relay World Relay Championships Gold 2015 Nassau 4 × 400 m relay Gold 2017 Nassau 4 × 400 m relay Pan American Junior Championships Gold 2011 Miramar 4 × 400 m relay Bronze 2011 Miramar 400 m NACAC Championships in Athletics Bronze 2018 Toronto 200 m

Phyllis Chanez Francis (born May 4, 1992) is an American track and field athlete. She is famous for her amazing sprinting skills. Phyllis has won several gold medals in big competitions. These include the World Championships and the Olympic Games. She specializes in the 400-meter race and relay events.

Early Life and College Athletics

Phyllis Francis grew up in Queens, New York. She went to Catherine McAuley High School (Brooklyn). After high school, she attended the University of Oregon. She was a student there until 2014.

Setting Records in College

While at the University of Oregon, Phyllis became a record-breaker. She set the American and college indoor record for the 400-meter race. She won the 2014 NCAA Women's Indoor Track and Field Championship. This made her the first woman from the University of Oregon to win a 400-meter national NCAA title.

Professional Career Highlights

After college, Phyllis Francis turned professional in 2014. She quickly became one of the top sprinters in the world.

2016 Olympic Games Success

In 2016, Phyllis competed in the 2016 United States Olympic Trials (track and field). She finished second in the 400-meter race. This earned her a spot on the U.S. team for the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

• At the Olympics, she placed 5th in the individual 400-meter final.
• She then won a gold medal as part of the U.S. women's 4 × 400-meter relay team. This was a huge achievement!

Becoming a World Champion in 2017

The year 2017 was a big one for Phyllis. She competed at the World Championships in London.

• She won the gold medal in the 400-meter race. She beat strong competitors like Allyson Felix and Shaunae Miller-Uibo.
• Her winning time was 49.92 seconds, which was her fastest time ever.
• A few days later, she won another gold medal. She was the anchor runner for the U.S. women's 4 × 400-meter relay team.

Continued Success in 2019

Phyllis continued to show her strength in relay races.

• At the 2019 World Championships in Doha, Qatar, she again won a gold medal in the 4 × 400-meter relay.
• She also ran her personal best time of 49.61 seconds in the 400-meter individual race, finishing 5th.

Major International Medals

Phyllis Francis has won many medals for the United States. Here are some of her top achievements:

• 2011 Pan American Junior Championships:
  • Gold medal in 4 × 400 m relay
  • Bronze medal in 400 m
• 2015 World Relays:
  • Gold medal in 4 × 400 m relay
• 2015 World Championships:
  • Silver medal in 4 × 400 m relay
• 2016 Olympic Games:
  • Gold medal in 4 × 400 m relay
• 2017 World Relays:
  • Gold medal in 4 × 400 m relay
• 2017 World Championships:
  • Gold medal in 400 m
  • Gold medal in 4 × 400 m relay
• 2018 NACAC Championships:
  • Bronze medal in 200 m
• 2019 World Championships:
  • Gold medal in 4 × 400 m relay

See also

In Spanish: Phyllis Francis para niños