Perry, Nanceen (1977–)
Perry, Nanceen (1977–)
African-American runner. Born April 19, 1977, in Fairfield, TX; dau. of Czar E. Perry and Goldie Hill; graduate of University of Texas, 1999.
Won a bronze medal for 4 × 100-meter relay at Sydney Olympics (2000); was US indoor champion in the 200 meters (2000) and a 12-time All-American at Texas.
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