Rolanda Bell facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 27 October 1987 Queens, New York, United States |
| Education | University of Tennessee |
| Height | 5 ft 5 in |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Panama |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Event(s) | 3000 m steeplechase |
| Updated on 29 August 2015. | |
Rolanda Chanel Bell is a talented athlete from Panama. She was born on October 27, 1987, in Queens, New York, USA. Her father is Panamanian, and her mother is American.
Rolanda is known for her skills in track and field, especially in the 3000 m steeplechase. This is a challenging race where runners have to jump over hurdles and water barriers. She also works as a private coach for other athletes.
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Rolanda's Running Journey
Rolanda Bell has competed in many important athletic events around the world, representing Panama. She has won several medals and shown great dedication in her sport.
Early Achievements
In 2010, Rolanda competed in the Central American Games held in Panama City, Panama. She won two silver medals: one in the 800 meters race and another in the 1500 meters race. She also helped her team win a gold medal in the 4 × 400 meters relay.
Continuing Success
A few years later, in 2013, Rolanda participated in the Central American Games in San José, Costa Rica. She earned a bronze medal in the 1500 meters and a silver medal in the 5000 meters. Most notably, she won a gold medal in her main event, the 3000 meters steeplechase.
Later that same year, she competed in the South American Championships in Cartagena, Colombia, where she secured a silver medal in the 3000 meters steeplechase. She also took part in the Bolivarian Games in Peru.
International Competitions
Rolanda continued to compete at a high level. In 2015, she represented Panama at the World Championships in Beijing, China, running in the 3000 meters steeplechase. She also competed in the Pan American Games in Canada.
In 2017, she earned another silver medal in the 3000 meters steeplechase at the Bolivarian Games in Santa Marta, Colombia. She continued to compete in major events like the Central American and Caribbean Games in 2018 and the South American Championships and Pan American Games in 2019. Her most recent competition listed was the South American Championships in Brazil.
Her Best Performances
Athletes often have "personal bests," which are their fastest times or longest distances in different events. Here are some of Rolanda Bell's best performances:
Outdoor Records
- 800 metres: 2 minutes, 8.63 seconds (set in Holmdel in 2011)
- 1500 metres: 4 minutes, 22.58 seconds (set in Kingston in 2011)
- 3000 metres steeplechase: 9 minutes, 47.16 seconds (set in New York City in 2015)
Indoor Records
- 3000 metres: 9 minutes, 18.37 seconds (set in Boston in 2016)
