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Sha'keela Saunders
- Born
- Dec 12, 1993 (32 years old)
- Birthplace
- Elizabeth City, United States
- Events
- Long Jump · 200 Metres Short Track
Sha'Keela Saunders (born December 18, 1993) is an American track and field athlete who competes in the long jump.
Saunders finished third at the long jump final at the 2017 IAAF Diamond League and 2018 IAAF Diamond League.
She represented her country at the 2017 World Championships in Athletics and won gold at NACAC Championships. Their achievements in athletics have contributed to their country's sporting legacy and demonstrate the dedication required to compete at the highest levels of track and field.
As of Nov 1, 2026: Long Jump 6.90 (#147 all-time), 200 Metres Short Track 23.96, 2024 season best 6.53 (May 31, 2024, Edwin Moses Track, Atlanta, GA (USA)) · Last competition: U.S. Olympic Team Trials, Jun 27, 2024, 6.41 · 32 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | LJ | 6.53 | +0.2 | May 31, 2024 | The HBCU Pro Classic - The Edwin Moses Legends Meet, Edwin Moses Track, Atlanta, GA |
| 2024 | LJ Indoor | 6.54 | – | Feb 16, 2024 | USA Indoor Championships, Convention Center, Albuquerque, NM (i) |
| 2023 | LJ | 6.38 | +0.9 | Jun 17, 2023 | ATL All-Comers Series |
| 2022 | LJ | 6.51 | +1.0 | Jun 23, 2022 | Toyota USATF Outdoor Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
| 2022 | 60m | 7.58 | – | Jan 14, 2022 | – |
| 2022 | 60m Indoor | 7.58 | – | Jan 14, 2022 | CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | 100m | 11.90 | -0.2 | Apr 16, 2022 | Hutsell-Rosen Track, Auburn, AL (USA) |
| 2022 | 200m | 24.09 | -0.7 | Apr 16, 2022 | Hutsell-Rosen Track, Auburn, AL (USA) |