Shakima Wimbley (born April 23, 1995) is an American sprinter.[1] She competed in the women's 4 × 400 metres relay at the 2017 World Championships in Athletics.[2]

Shakima Wimbley
Wimbley in 2018
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
Born (1995-04-23) April 23, 1995 (age 29)
Sport
SportSprinting
Event400 metres
Medal record
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2017 London 4×400 m relay
World Indoor Championships
Gold medal – first place 2018 Birmingham 4 × 400 m relay
Silver medal – second place 2018 Birmingham 400 m

In college, Wimbley competed for the Miami Hurricanes track and field team. She won the NCAA Division I Women's Indoor Track and Field Championships in the 400 m.[3][4]

Competition record

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Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing   United States
2014 World Junior Championships Eugene, United States 1st 4 × 400 m relay 3:30.42
2015 Pan American Games Toronto, Canada 2nd 400 m 51.36
1st 4 × 400 m relay 3:25.68
2016 NACAC U23 Championships San Salvador, El Salvador 6th 400 m 54.71
1st 4 × 400 m relay 3:28.45
2017 World Championships London, United Kingdom 1st 4 × 400 m relay 3:19.02
2018 World Indoor Championships Birmingham, United Kingdom 2nd 400 m 51.47
1st 4 × 400 m relay 3:23.85
2019 World Relays Yokohama, Japan 2nd 4 × 400 m relay 3:27.65
World Championships Doha, Qatar 23rd (sf) 400 m 1:13.55

References

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  1. ^ "Shakima Wimbley". IAAF. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
  2. ^ "4 × 400 metres Women". IAAF. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
  3. ^ "High and low – Shakima Wimbley | SERIES | World Athletics". worldathletics.org. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
  4. ^ "Shakima Wimbley". University of Miami Athletics. June 2, 2017. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
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