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sprinter athletics competitor

Gwen Torrence, American Olympic athlete. Achievements include ranked 5th in the world at 200 meters Track & Field News, 1987; ranked number 3 sprinter in the world, 1991; ranked Third place in the workd in the 100, 1993; ranked 2d place in the work in the 200, 1993; ranked 4th place in the work in the 400, 1993.

Background

Torrence, Gwen was born on June 12, 1965 in Atlanta.

Education

She attended Columbia High School and the University of Georgia.

Career

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.

Achievements

  • Gwen Torrence has been listed as a noteworthy Olympic athlete by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Married Manley Waller Junior. 1 child Manley Waller III.

child:
Manley Waller III Torrence

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Education

Awards

  • Named 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, National Collegiate Athletic Association 200, 1987, winner, Pan American Games 200, 1987, United States of America/Mobil 200, 1991, winner 100 meters, 200 meters, United States of America/Mobil Track & Field Championships, 1995, 5th place, United States World Championships 200, winner, Sprints WOrld University Games. Recipient 3d place in both 100 and 200 trials, Olympic Games, 1988, 2d place United States of America/Mobil 100, 1991, Gold medal 200 Meter, Barcelona Spain, 1992, Gold medal 100 Meters, World Track & Field Championships, Gutenborg, Sweden, 1995, winner 100 Meters, World Athletic Championships, 1995, Gold medal 100 meters, 200 meters, Goodwill Games, 1995, Gold medal 4 X 400 meter relay, Atlanta Olympic Games, 1996, Bronze medal 100 meters, 1996.