When you think of a track star female, you probably picture Sha'Carri Richardson or Allyson Felix. You can imagine many other track stars. NadineBroersen? Here are five track stars who have become a part of history. They might not be household names, but they are likely familiar to you. What are their commonalities? Continue reading to discover! Here is a look at their personal style.
Sha'Carri Richardson
Sha'Carri Richson is an American track-and-field sprinter. When she was a freshman at Louisiana State University and broke the 100-meter record in 10.75 seconds, Richardson rose to stardom. Richardson is now a professional athlete and role model to young women all over the globe.
Allyson Felix
Allyson Felix was an American track and fields athlete. She was first a 200-meter runner for nine years. Then she switched to the 400 meter sprint later in her career. She now occupies a prominent spot among the top women athletes, and she is an inspiration to those who desire to pursue their dreams. These are some fun facts and figures about Felix. Check out her YouTube channel for even more videos.
Robin Bone
Robin Bone turns 25 this year. She was a former high-school track star. She was an avid athlete as a teenager in nearly all forms of track and fields, from gymnastics to basketball to soccer. Since the age of 15, she was a top-ranked competitor in this event. However, she had to quit due to 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 the current national record for the high jump and is the 2014 World Indoor pentathlon champion. Broersen runs for AV Sprint Track and Field Club in Breda. The club is home to several of the most prominent Dutch athletes. Broersen, in addition to her accomplishments in track and field is an example for young women athletes.
Lolo Jones
Lori Susan "Lolo" Jones is an American hurdler and bobsledder. She is a specialist in the 60-meter, 100-meter hurdles and has won three NCAA titles as well as eleven All-American honors. She has been named one of the most influential athletes of all time. Jones is an outstanding athlete and has a passion to run. She also enjoys watching bobsled races.
Cathrine Larsasen
Cathrine Larsasen, the Norwegian pole vaulter was born December 5, 1986. She holds the indoor and outdoor pole vault record. Larsasen's personal best has increased by 0.54m in the past five years. Larsasen, a former indoor pole vault world champion, is a certified track star who has won many awards.