Hayes, Joanna (1976–)
Hayes, Joanna (1976–)
American hurdler. Born Dec 23, 1976, in Williamsport, Pennsylvania; attended University of California, Los Angeles.
Won gold medal at Pan Am 400-meter hurdles (2003); won a gold medal for 100-meter hurdles at Athens Olympics (2004), the 2nd American to win that event in history.
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