Sandra Myers facts for kids
Sandra Myers was born on January 9, 1961, in Little River, Kansas, United States. She is a retired athlete who was a fantastic sprinter, especially in the 400 metres race. Sandra first competed for the United States, but later became a citizen of Spain and represented them in many international competitions.
In 1981, Sandra Myers became the US champion in the 400 metres hurdles. Later, in 1987, she received Spanish nationality. This allowed her to compete for Spain on the world stage. She achieved great success, including winning a silver medal at the World Indoor Championships and a bronze medal at the World Championships in 1991.
Sandra Myers studied at California State University, Northridge before becoming a professional athlete.
Sandra Myers' Achievements in Athletics
Sandra Myers had a very successful career in track and field. She won many medals and set personal bests in different running and jumping events. Here are some of her key achievements:
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  United States |
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| 1981 | World Cup | Rome, Italy | 7th | 400 m hurdles | 59.95 |
Representing  Spain |
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| 1988 | European Indoor Championships | Budapest, Hungary | 9th (sf) | 60 m | 7.32 |
| 12th | Long jump | 6.12 m | |||
| Ibero-American Championships | Mexico City, Mexico | 1st | 100m | 11.47 (+0.0 m/s) A | |
| 3rd | Long jump | 6.38 m A | |||
| 1st | 4 × 100 m relay | 44.47 A | |||
| Olympic Games | Seoul, South Korea | 43rd (h) | 100 m | 11.86 | |
| 1989 | World Cup | Barcelona, Spain | 6th | 100 m | 11.36 |
| 5th | 4 × 100 m relay | 44.62 | |||
| 1990 | European Indoor Championships | Glasgow, United Kingdom | 4th | 200 m | 23.08 |
| European Championships | Split, Yugoslavia | 4th | 200 m | 22.38 | |
| Ibero-American Championships | Manaus, Brazil | 1st | 100m | 11.50 (+0.6 m/s) | |
| 2nd | 4 × 100 m relay | 45.60 | |||
| 2nd | 4 × 400 m relay | 3:35.2 | |||
| 1991 | World Indoor Championships | Seville, Spain | 2nd | 400 m | 50.99 |
| 4th | 4 × 400 m relay | 3:31.86 | |||
| World Championships | Tokyo, Japan | 3rd | 400 m | 49.78 | |
| 11th (h) | 4 × 100 m relay | 44.08 | |||
| 7th | 4 × 400 m relay | 3:27.57 | |||
| 1992 | European Indoor Championships | Genoa, Italy | 1st | 400 m | 51.21 |
| 1993 | World Indoor Championships | Toronto, Canada | 4th | 400 m | 51.45 |
| World Championships | Stuttgart, Germany | 6th | 400 m | 51.22 | |
| 1994 | European Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 6th (h) | 400 m | 51.931 |
| 1995 | World Indoor Championships | Barcelona, Spain | 12th (sf) | 400 m | 51.45 |
| World Championships | Gothenburg, Sweden | 10th (sf) | 400 m | 51.03 | |
| 13th (h) | 4 × 400 m relay | 3:31.71 | |||
| 1996 | European Indoor Championships | Stockholm, Sweden | 1st | 200 m | 23.15 |
| Olympic Games | Atlanta, United States | 20th (qf) | 200 m | 23.20 | |
| 14th (sf) | 400 m | 51.42 | |||
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Personal Best Records
Sandra Myers was known for her speed and skill in various track and field events. Here are her best times and distances:
- 100 metres: 11.06 seconds (achieved in 1991)
- 200 metres: 22.38 seconds (achieved in 1990)
- 400 metres: 49.67 seconds (achieved in 1991)
- Long jump: 6.60 metres (achieved in 1988)
See also
In Spanish: Sandra Myers para niños
