Colander-Richardson, LaTasha (1976–)

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Colander-Richardson, LaTasha (1976–)

African-American runner. Name variations: La Tasha Colander. Born La Tasha Colander, Aug 23, 1976, in Norfolk, Virginia; m. Roderick Richardson (army lieutenant), 2000.

Won a gold medal for 4×400-meter relay at Sydney Olympics (2000); won US 400-meter championship (2000, 2001).