Sturrup, Chandra (1971–)
Sturrup, Chandra (1971–)
Bahamian runner. Born Chandra Vanessa Sturrup, Sept 12, 1971, in Nassau, Bahamas; graduate of Norfolk State University.
Known as one of the "Golden Girls," won a silver medal Atlanta Olympics (1996) and a gold medal at Sydney Olympics (2000), both for 4 × 100-meter relay; won a gold medal for 4 × 100-meter relay at World championships (1999); won gold medals for the 100 meters at Commonwealth Games (1998) and Pan American Games (1999); won a gold medal for the 60 meters at World Indoor championships (2001), the 1st Bahamian to win an indiv. gold medal for track. Given the Silver Jubilee Award (1998) and the Bahamas Order of Merit (2000).
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