Natalie Knight
American sprinter (born 1986)
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Natalie Knight (born 24 October 1986) is an American former sprinter who competed primarily in the 200 metres. She was a four-time NCAA Division I Women's Outdoor Track and Field Championships finalist, and during her brief professional career she competed internationally in the 2010 Diamond League.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Born | October 24, 1986[1] |
| Home town | Snellville, Georgia[2] |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event(s) | 200 metres, 100 metres |
| College team | Florida Gators[2] |
| Club | Unattached |
| Achievements and titles | |
| National finals | |
| Personal bests |
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Biography
Knight competed at Shiloh High School, where she set several school records and set the AAU Junior Olympic Games record in the 4 × 100 metres relay with a time of 44.79.[2]
She competed collegiately for the Florida Gators track and field team, where she placed 6th in the 2005 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships in the 200 m as a freshman and then placed 6th again as a senior.[1]
In 2008, she competed at the U.S. Olympic Trials, where she qualified for the quarter-finals but did not reach the semifinals.[1]
In 2009, Knight represented the United States in a sprint medley relay at the Penn Relays, running a time of 3:39.07, at the time the 10th-fastest mark of all time in a race won by Jamaica which set the still-standing world record of 3:34.56.[3]
In 2010, Knight competed at the inaugural Diamond League meeting in Doha, Qatar, finishing 6th in the 200 m with a time of 23.22.
Statistics
Personal bests
| Event | Mark | Competition | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 metres | 11.42 (+1.6 m/s) | SEC Track and Field Championships | Auburn, Alabama | 18 May 2008 |
| 200 metres | 22.84 (+0.7 m/s) | SEC Track and Field Championships | Auburn, Alabama | 18 May 2008 |
| 4 × 100 metres relay | 42.85 | Mt. SAC Relays | Walnut, California | 20 April 2008 |
| Sprint medley relay | 3:39.07 | Penn Relays | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | 25 April 2009 |