LaTanya Sheffield

Career

Finally after the 2000 Olympic Trials and an illustrious career, LaTanya Sheffield announced her retirement. After retiring, she lived in Tucson, Arizona, working as the head coach of a track team known as "Pops Tracks Club" and at Canyon del Oro High School. She is currently coaching at Long Beach State University.

Sheffield"s daughter Jaide Stepter runs for the University of Southern California.

Achievements

• The 1985 National Collegiate Athletic Association champion, she won the bronze medal in the same event at the 1987 Pan American Games. She is a two time Pac-12 Conference champion at 400 meters hurdles.