Sandra Glover facts for kids
Sandra Glover in 2007
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| Nationality | American | ||||||||||
| Born | December 30, 1968 | ||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 7.5 in | ||||||||||
| Weight | 130 lbs | ||||||||||
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| Country |  United States |
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| Sport | Athletics | ||||||||||
| Event(s) | 400-meter hurdles | ||||||||||
| College team | Houston Cougars | ||||||||||
| Retired | 2007 | ||||||||||
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| World finals | 1999–2005 | ||||||||||
| National finals | winner 1999–2002 | ||||||||||
| Personal best(s) | 400 m hurdles: 53.32 (2005) | ||||||||||
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Sandra Glover was born on December 30, 1968, in Palestine, Texas. She is an American former track and field athlete. She was known for competing in the 400-meter hurdles race.
Sandra Glover won medals at the World Championships in Athletics. She earned a silver medal in 2003 and a bronze medal in 2005. She also competed for the United States at the 2000 Summer Olympics. From 1999 to 2002, she was the national champion in the 400-meter hurdles. She won five races in the IAAF Golden League during her career.
She holds the American record for athletes over 35 years old. Her best time in the 400-meter hurdles was 53.32 seconds. She achieved this record at the 2005 World Championships in Athletics. Sandra Glover went to the University of Houston. She was part of the Houston Cougars track team.
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Sandra Glover's Top Achievements
Sandra Glover achieved many great things in her career. She won medals and top spots in major competitions.
World Championship Medals
- 2003 World Championships in Athletics: Sandra won a silver medal.
- 2005 World Championships in Athletics: She earned a bronze medal.
Other High Finishes
- 2001 World Championships in Athletics: She finished in fifth place.
- 1999 World Championships in Athletics: She also placed fifth.
- 2nd IAAF World Athletics Final: Sandra took first place.
- 1st IAAF World Athletics Final: She also won first place here.
National Titles and Wins
Sandra Glover was a top athlete in the United States. She won many national championships.
How Many National Titles Did She Win?
Sandra Glover won the USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships four times in a row.
- 400 m hurdles:
- 1999
- 2000
- 2001
- 2002
Her Golden League Victories
Sandra Glover also had success in the IAAF Golden League. This was a series of important track and field meetings.
- Meeting de Paris: 2003
- Weltklasse Zürich: 2003, 2004
- Bislett Games: 2005
- ISTAF Berlin: 2005
Images for kids
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Sandra Glover in 2007
See also
In Spanish: Sandra Glover para niños
- 400 metres hurdles at the World Championships in Athletics
- List of University of Houston people
- List of people named Sandra
