Shelayna Oskan-Clarke facts for kids
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Oskan-Clarke in 2017
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| Birth name | Shelayna Oskan | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nationality | British | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 20 January 1990 South London, England |
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| Education | Brunel University London | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.72 m | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 64 kg | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Athletics | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | 800 metres | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | Windsor, Slough, Eton and Hounslow AC Brunel Uni London |
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| Coached by | Jon Bigg (2016–) Ayo Falola (2010-2015) Rodger Hughes (2007–2010) Keith Elliot (2004-2007) Geoff Bayles (2004-2007) |
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| Olympic finals | 2016 – Semifinalist | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Shelayna Oskan-Clarke is a talented British runner. She was born on January 20, 1990. She is best known for competing in the 800 metres race.
Shelayna has achieved great success in her career. She finished 5th in the 800 metres final at the 2015 World Championships in Athletics in Beijing. In 2016, she won the 800m race at the Anniversary Games. She also reached the semi-finals at the Rio Olympic Games that year. In 2019, Shelayna won a gold medal at the European Athletics Indoor Championships in Glasgow.
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Shelayna's Running Journey
Shelayna Oskan-Clarke has represented both Great Britain and England in many important competitions. She started competing internationally when she was younger. Her hard work and dedication have led her to win several medals.
Early Competitions
In 2008, Shelayna competed in the Commonwealth Youth Games in Pune, India. She finished 5th in the 400 metres race. This was an early sign of her potential in athletics.
Major Championships
Shelayna has participated in many major championships around the world. These events bring together the best athletes from different countries.
- 2015: She competed in the European Indoor Championship in Prague. Later that year, she made it to the final of the World Championship in Beijing, finishing 5th in the 800m.
- 2016: She reached the semi-finals at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. This is a huge achievement for any athlete.
- 2017: She won a silver medal at the European Indoor Championships in Belgrade. She also competed in the World Championships in London.
- 2018: She won a bronze medal at the World Indoor Championships in Birmingham. She also took part in the Commonwealth Games in Australia and the European Championships in Germany.
- 2019: She won a gold medal at the European Indoor Championships in Glasgow. This was a fantastic win for her. She also competed in the World Championships in Doha.
Personal Best Times
Athletes always try to beat their own best times, called "personal bests." These are the fastest times Shelayna has run in different races.
Outdoor Races
- 400 metres: 53.20 seconds (set in Birmingham in 2011)
- 800 metres: 1 minute, 58.86 seconds (set in Beijing in 2015)
- 1500 metres: 4 minutes, 28.29 seconds (set in Watford in 2014)
Indoor Races
- 400 metres: 54.48 seconds (set in Birmingham in 2012)
- 800 metres: 1 minute, 59.81 seconds (set in Birmingham in 2018)
Shelayna Oskan-Clarke continues to be an inspiring athlete. Her dedication to middle-distance running shows what hard work can achieve.
See also
In Spanish: Shelayna Oskan-Clarke para niños
