Linda Sheskey
American middle-distance runner
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Linda Sheskey (born Linda Detlefsen on October 18, 1962, nka Linda Nicosia) is a retired middle-distance runner from the United States. She competed in the 1980s and 90s for her native country. While running for the University of Georgia, she became the first women's NCAA champion for that school.[1] She was the 1986 National Champion at 1500 meters.[2] She was also the 1989 Indoor champion[3] both times representing Athletics West. Sheskey set her personal best in the women's 1,500 metres event (4:04.89) on July 16, 1987, at the Meeting de Paris in Paris, France. Later that year she was the Pan American Games champion.
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| Born | October 18, 1962 | |||||||||||
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| Sport | Track and field | |||||||||||
| College team | Georgia Bulldogs | |||||||||||
Medal record
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International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
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Representing the  United States | |||||
| 1986 | Goodwill Games | Moscow, Soviet Union | 8th | 1500 m | 4:10.92 |
| 1987 | Pan American Games | Indianapolis, United States | 1st | 1500 m | 4:07.84 |
| World Championships | Rome, Italy | 10th | 1500 m | 4:08.33 | |
| 1990 | Goodwill Games | Seattle, United States | 8th | 1500 m | 4:14.96 |
| 1991 | Pan American Games | Havana, Cuba | 8th | 1500 m | 4:31.59 |
National titles
- USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships
- 1500 m: 1986
