Joanna Atkins

Joanna Atkins (born January 31, 1989) is an American sprinter and American Record Holder [2] who specializes in the 400 meter dash. She attended Stephenson High School in Stone Mountain, GA.

Joanna Atkins
Joanna at 2010 NCAA Outdoor Championships
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
Born (1989-01-31) January 31, 1989
Dallas, United States
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight144 lb (65 kg)
Sport
College teamAuburn University
Coached byDerrick White
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)
  • 100 m: 10.99 s (Oregon 2016)[1]
  • 200 m: 22.27 s (Florida 2014)
  • 400 m: 50.39 s (2009)
Medal record
Women's athletics
Representing the  United States
World Outdoor Championships
2013 Moscow4×400 m relay
World Indoor Championships
2014 Sopot4×400 m relay
2018 Birmingham4×400 m relay
World Relay Championships
2014 Nassau4×400 m relay
World Relays
2019 Yokohama4×400 m relay

College career

Atkins ran track for the Auburn Tigers where in 2009 she took first place at the NCAA Women's Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships in the 400 meter dash and was Southeastern Conference champion in the same event.[3]

International career

At the 2013 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships Atkins finished in 4th place.[4] This finish assured her a spot as a team member of the 4x400 meter relay at the 2013 World Championships in Athletics.[5]

References
  1. USA Track & Field - Joanna Atkins
  2. USA Track & Field - Records Fall, Team USA Wins Golds in Final Day in Poland
  3. "AUBURNTIGERS.COM Joanna Atkins Bio :: Auburn University Official Athletic Site Auburn University Official Athletic Site :: Track & Field". Archived from the original on 2013-12-04. Retrieved 2013-08-07.
  4. USA Track & Field - Results
  5. USA Track & Field - Team USA Named for World Championships in Moscow
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