Shelayna Oskan-Clarke facts for kids
![]() Oskan-Clarke in 2017
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Birth name | Shelayna Oskan | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Nationality | British | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Born | South London, England |
20 January 1990 ||||||||||||||||||||||
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 & Hounslow 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Shelayna Oskan-Clarke was born on January 20, 1990. She is a talented British middle-distance runner. Shelayna is known for her speed in the 800-meter race. She has won many awards and is currently the British 800m champion.
In 2015, Shelayna competed in the World Championships in Beijing. She finished 5th in the 800-meter final. The next year, in 2016, she won the women's 800m at the Anniversary Games. She also reached the semi-final at the Rio Olympic Games. In 2019, Shelayna won a gold medal at the European Athletics Indoor Championships in Glasgow.
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Shelayna's Top Achievements
Shelayna Oskan-Clarke has represented Great Britain and England in many important competitions. She has won several medals and achieved high rankings.
Winning Medals
- In 2017, she won a silver medal at the European Indoor Championships in Belgrade.
- In 2018, she earned a bronze medal at the World Indoor Championships in Birmingham.
- In 2019, she won a gold medal at the European Indoor Championships in Glasgow. This was a big win for her!
Other Important Races
- In 2008, Shelayna finished 5th in the 400m race at the Commonwealth Youth Games in India.
- At the 2015 World Championships in Beijing, China, she placed 5th in the 800m.
- She reached the semi-finals at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- In 2018, she competed in the Commonwealth Games in Australia and the European Championships in Germany.
Her Best Times
Shelayna has set some impressive personal bests in her running career. These are the fastest times she has ever 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)
See also
In Spanish: Shelayna Oskan-Clarke para niños