Richards, Sandie (1968–)
Richards, Sandie (1968–)
Jamaican runner. Name variations: Sandie Angela Richards. Born Nov 6, 1968, in Clarendon Park, Jamaica; attended University of Texas.
At Commonwealth Games, won a gold medal for the 400 meters (1998); at World Indoor championships, won gold medals for 400 meters (1993, 2001); won a silver medal for 4 × 400-meter relay at Sydney Olympics (2000); at World championships, won a gold medal for 4 × 400-meter relay (2001); won a bronze medal for 4 × 400-meter relay at Athens Olympics (2004).
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