Born: November 19, 1966
Yolanda Gail Devers was born in Seattle, Washington on November 19, 1966. She is an American track athlete who overcame physical adversity to win an Olympic gold medal in 1992.
Less than 17 months after doctors had considered amputating her feet, Devers won a gold medal in the 100-meter dash at the Olympic Games in Barcelona, Spain, and was leading in the 100-meter hurdles before stumbling and finishing fifth. At the 1993 world championships in Stuttgart, Germany, she won both events. Devers picked up two gold medals at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia, the first in the 100-meter run and the second as part of the 4 x 100-meter relay team. Credit: Britannica Online
Born: November 19, 1966
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