Diamond Dixon
Diamond Brittany Dixon (born June 29, 1992 in El Paso, Texas)[1] is an American track and field athlete. She won a gold medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London as a member of the 4 × 400 m relay team.[2] While she was not a member of the relay team who ran in the medal race, she took part in the race which qualified the American team for the final. Under Olympic rules, all runners who took part in qualification races also earn medals. While at the University of Kansas, she won the 2013 Big 12 Conference championships in the 400m, 4 × 100 m relay, and 4 × 400 m relay.[3] While running for Westside High School, she was the 2009 and 2010 Texas state champion in the 400 meters.[4]
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| Full name | Diamond Brittany Dixon |
| Born | June 29, 1992 El Paso, Texas, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
| Weight | 112 lb (51 kg) |
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| Country |  United States |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | 4 × 400m Relay |
Medal record
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References
- NBCOlympics.com. "Diamond Dixon". NBCOlympics.com. Retrieved August 11, 2012.
- "United States of America - Athletes". London2012.com. Retrieved August 3, 2012.
- "2013 Big 12 Women's Outdoor Track & Field Championships Results". big12sports.com. Retrieved May 6, 2013.
- http://www.kuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5149
External links
- Diamond Dixon at World Athletics
- Diamond Dixon at USA Track & Field
- Diamond Dixon at the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee
- Diamond Dixon at the International Olympic Committee
- Diamond Dixon at the Olympic Channel
- Diamond Dixon at Olympics at Sports-Reference.com (archived)
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