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A look into Gail Devers exceptional range: Why she deserves more recognition on female GOAT list
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Gail Devers impressive range in the sprints and hurdles deserves more recognition in track and field history and a high ranking on female GOAT list.
Track legend Gail Devers is arguably one of the most underrated athletes in history, showcasing an exceptional range that spans both hurdles and sprints.
The American sprint queen competed in the 60m, 60mH, 100m, and 100mH, winning multiple medals at the Olympics and World Championships, thus classifying her as one of the greatest and most decorated female athletes of all time.
Gail Devers is the only female sprinter to have competed in both the sprint and hurdles events, excelling equally in both.
Here's a breakdown of her Personal Bests' (PBs) in all her events.
60m - 6.95s (equal fourth on the all-time list)
60m Hurdles - 7.74s
100m - 10.82s
100m Hurdles - 12.33s
200m - 22.71s
400m - 52.66s
Long Jump - 6.77m
Here's the plethora of Gail Devers collections.
100m - 2x Olympic champion (1992 and 1996, she is the second woman in history to defend an Olympic 100m title).
World Championships:
100m - 1x World champion (1993)
100m Hurdles - 3x World champion (1993, 1995, 1999)
100m Hurdles - 2x world silver medallist (1991 and 2001)
World Indoor Championships:
60m - 3x world indoor champion (1993, 1997, and 2004)
60m Hurdles - 1x champion and silver medallist (2003 and 2004).
Devers' range and legendary career will always be a part of track and field history as one of the greatest the sport has ever witnessed and will likely never be matched in the past, present, or future.
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