Background
Torrence, Gwen was born on June 12, 1965 in Atlanta.
Torrence, Gwen was born on June 12, 1965 in Atlanta.
She attended Columbia High School and the University of Georgia.
2d place, National Collegiate Athletic Association 100, 1985; 7th place, United States of America/Mobil 100, 1985; 5th place, United States of America/Mobil 200, 1985; champion, National Collegiate Athletic Association 100, 1987; champion, National Collegiate Athletic Association 200, 1987; 5th place, United States World Championships 200 winner of sprints, World University Games winner, Pan American Games 200, 1987; 3rd place in both 100 and 200, Olympic Trials, 1988; 2d place, United States of America/Mobil 100, 1991; winner, United States of America/Mobil 200, 1991; gold medalist, 200 Meter, Barcelona, Spain, 1992; winner, Mobil Grand Prix 100 meters, 1993; gold medalist 100 meters, World Track & Field Championships, Gutenborg, Sweden, 1995; bronze medalist 100 meters, Olympic Games, Atlanta, 1996; gold medalist 4x100 meters relay, Olympic Games, Atlanta, 1996.
Married Manley Waller Junior. 1 child Manley Waller III.