Career
Under her maiden name of Yvonne Grabner, she first came to prominence in 1983 competing for East Germany, winning a bronze medal at the 1983 European Junior Championships. She competed for East Germany until 1990 and then a United Germany. She holds the Jamaican national records for 1500 metres, mile, 3000 metres and 5000 metres.
Personal bests 1500 metres - 4:01.84 minimum (1995).