Sandra Myers facts for kids

Sandra Myers was a super fast runner! She was born on January 9, 1961, in Little River, Kansas, in the United States. She became a top athlete in races like the 400 metres. Even though she started in the United States, she later moved to Spain and ran for their team.

Myers went to college at California State University, Northridge.

Sandra Myers' Amazing Achievements

Sandra Myers had a fantastic career in athletics, winning many medals and setting personal bests. She first competed for the United States and then for Spain.

Running for the United States

• In 1981, Sandra became the US champion in the 400 metres hurdles race. This was a big win early in her career!

Running for Spain

After becoming a Spanish citizen in 1987, Sandra started competing for Spain. She achieved many great things:

• 1988:
  • She won a gold medal in the 100 metres race at the Ibero-American Championships in Mexico City.
  • She also won another gold medal in the 4 × 100 metres relay race at the same championships.
  • She earned a bronze medal in the long jump.
• 1990:
  • Sandra won a gold medal in the 100 metres at the Ibero-American Championships in Manaus, Brazil.
  • She also took home two silver medals in relay races: the 4 × 100 metres relay and the 4 × 400 metres relay.
• 1991: This was a very successful year for Sandra!
  • She won a silver medal in the 400 metres at the World Indoor Championships in Seville, Spain.
  • She also earned a bronze medal in the 400 metres at the World Championships in Tokyo, Japan.
• 1992: Sandra won a gold medal in the 400 metres at the European Indoor Championships in Genoa, Italy.
• 1996: She won another gold medal, this time in the 200 metres, at the European Indoor Championships in Stockholm, Sweden.

Sandra's Fastest Times (Personal Bests)

These are the best times and distances Sandra Myers achieved in her career:

• 100 metres: 11.06 seconds (in 1991)
• 200 metres: 22.38 seconds (in 1990)
• 400 metres: 49.67 seconds (in 1991)
• Long jump: 6.60 metres (in 1988)

More About Sandra Myers

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See also

In Spanish: Sandra Myers para niños