As a woman who is a track star, Sha'Carri Richardson or Allyson Feliz are likely to come to mind. But who else can you imagine? Nadine Broersen is another example. These are five tracks that have made history. You might not have known them, but you might have heard about them. What are their commonalities? Read on to find out! Here is our look at their personal style.
Sha'Carri Richardson
Sha'Carri Richardson is a talented American track and field sprinter who competes in the 100-meter and 200-meter sprints. As a freshman at Louisiana State University she became a star, breaking the 100-meter mark in 10.75 seconds. Now a full-time athlete, Richardson is now a role model for young women across the world.
Allyson Felix
Allyson Felix is a former American track and field athlete who specialized in the 200-meter sprint for the first nine years of her career before shifting to the 400-meter sprint late in her career. She now enjoys a prominent place among the top women athletes and is an inspiration to others who want to pursue their own goals. These are some fun facts and figures about Felix. For more videos, don't miss her YouTube channel.
Robin Bone
Robin Bone, a former track star at high school, turns 25 this week. She was an avid athlete as a teenager in nearly all forms of track and fields, from gymnastics to basketball to soccer. Since age 15, she was a leading contender in the event. But, she had to stop after sustaining a concussion. After making the decision to focus on track, she joined the Darien High School track club.
Nadine Broersen
Dutch track star NadineBroersen is an international high jumper as well as a heptathlon specialist. She holds a national record for high jump, and she is also the 2014 World Indoor pentathlon champion. Broersen is a member of AV Sprint in Breda, her track and field club. It is also home to many top Dutch athletes. Broersen has been a strong role-model for young female athletes.
Lolo Jones
Lori Susan "Lolo” Jones is an American hurdler. She is a master of the 100-meter and 60-meter hurdles. She's won three NCAA titles and 11 All-American honors. She has been voted one of the greatest athletes of all time. In addition to her outstanding athletic ability, Jones has a passion for running and loves to watch bobsled races.
Cathrine Larsasen
Cathrine Larsasen, the Norwegian pole vaulter was born December 5, 1986. She is the current record holder for both indoor events and outdoor events. In the last five years, Larsasen has added 0.54m to her personal best. Larsasen was the former world indoor pole vault champion and is a registered track star. She has won many awards.