Tayna Lawrence facts for kids
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Tayna Lawrence is a fantastic athlete from Jamaica. She is a retired sprinter who ran in many big races around the world. Tayna is famous for winning a gold medal at the Olympics!
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Who is Tayna Lawrence?
Tayna Lawrence was born on September 17, 1975, in Spanish Town, Jamaica. She grew up loving to run fast. She became a professional sprinter and competed for her home country, Jamaica.
Tayna went to college at Florida International University in Miami, Florida, in the United States. She studied there while also training hard for her running career.
Olympic Achievements
Tayna Lawrence is an Olympic champion! She won a gold medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. This was for the 4x100 meter relay race, where four runners team up to run 100 meters each.
She also won two silver medals at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. One silver medal was for the 100-meter individual race. The other silver medal was for the 4x100 meter relay race.
Changes to Medal Standings
After the 2000 Sydney Olympics, there were some changes to the results of other athletes. Because of these changes, Tayna Lawrence's silver medal in the 100-meter race became a gold medal. This happened in 2007, making her an even bigger Olympic star!
Overcoming Challenges
Being a top athlete can be tough on the body. Tayna faced some challenges with injuries during her career.
In 2001, she had several stress fractures. These are tiny cracks in bones that can be very painful. This meant she could not compete in the World Championships that year.
Later, in 2003, Tayna had a leg injury that needed surgery. Because of this, she missed the World Championships held in Paris. Despite these setbacks, she kept working hard and came back to win gold in 2004!
Her Best Race Times
Tayna Lawrence was very fast! Here are some of her best times in races:
| Date | Event | Location | Time |
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| August 30, 2002 | 100 meters | Brussels, Belgium | 10.93 seconds |
| May 1, 2000 | 200 meters | Pointe-á-Pitre, France | 22.84 seconds |
More to Explore
- You can watch videos of Tayna Lawrence running here: Flotrack Videos of Tayna Lawrence
See also
In Spanish: Tayna Lawrence para niños
