Twanisha Terry facts for kids

Quick facts for kids
Twanisha Terry
OLY

Terry at the 2022 World Athletics Championships in Eugene
Personal information
Nickname(s)	TeeTee
Born	(1999-01-24) January 24, 1999 (age 26) Miami, Florida, U.S.
Employer	Nike
Height	5 ft 5 in
Sport
Country	United States
Sport	Track and field
Event(s)	Sprints
College team	USC Trojans (2018–2021)
Coached by	Dennis Mitchell
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)	100 m: 10.87 (2022) 200 m: 22.21 (2023) Indoors 60 m: 7.09 (2021)
Medal record Women's athletics Representing the  United States Olympic Games Gold 2024 Paris 4×100 m relay World Championships Gold 2022 Eugene 4×100 m relay Gold 2023 Budapest 4×100 m relay Pan American Games Bronze 2019 Lima 4×100 m relay World U20 Championships Silver 2018 Tampere 100 m

Twanisha "TeeTee" Terry (born January 24, 1999) is an American sprinter. She is known for running fast in short races, especially the 100 meters. Twanisha has won gold medals at the World Athletics Championships and the Summer Olympics as part of the U.S. women's 4 × 100 meter relay team.

When she was 19, in April 2018, Twanisha ran the 100 meters in just 10.99 seconds. This made her one of the fastest under-20 women ever at that time. In the same year, she won a gold medal in the 100m at the USATF U20 Championships. She also earned a silver medal at the World U20 Championships. Twanisha won one individual title while competing for her college team, the USC Trojans.

Twanisha Terry's Fastest Times

Twanisha Terry has achieved some impressive personal bests in her sprinting career. These are her fastest times recorded in different races.

Outdoor Personal Bests

• 100 meters: 10.87 seconds (set in June 2022 in Eugene, Oregon, U.S.)
• 200 meters: 22.21 seconds (set in September 2023 in Eugene, Oregon, U.S.)
• 4 × 100 meter relay: 41.03 seconds (set in August 2023 in Budapest, Hungary)

Indoor Personal Bests

• 60 meters: 7.09 seconds (set in March 2021 in Fayetteville, Arkansas, U.S.)
• 200 meters indoor: 22.75 seconds (set in March 2021 in Fayetteville, Arkansas, U.S.)

Major International Competitions

Twanisha Terry has represented the United States in many important international track and field events. She has won several medals for her country.

World and Olympic Medals

• 2018 World U20 Championships: Twanisha won a silver medal in the 100 meters race in Tampere, Finland.
• 2019 Pan American Games: She earned a bronze medal in the 4 × 100 meter relay in Lima, Peru.
• 2022 World Championships: Twanisha won her first gold medal as part of the 4 × 100 meter relay team in Eugene, Oregon, U.S.
• 2023 World Championships: She won another gold medal with the 4 × 100 meter relay team in Budapest, Hungary.
• 2024 Summer Olympics: Twanisha achieved an Olympic gold medal with the 4 × 100 meter relay team in Paris, France. She also placed 5th in the individual 100 meters race.

Twanisha Terry competing at the 2022 World Athletics Championships.

See also

In Spanish: Twanisha Terry para niños