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Valerie Brisco-Hooks
USAWomenValerie Brisco-Hooks (born Valerie Ann Brisco; July 6, 1960, in Greenwood, Mississippi) is an Olympian who won three gold medals as an Olympic track and field athlete at the 1984 Olympics at Los Angeles, California, making her the first Olympian to win gold medals in both the 200- and 400-meter races at a single Olympics. Known for competitive achievements and athletic excellence.
Throughout their competitive career, they maintained exceptional standards in track and field athletics.
Their dedication to the sport exemplified the highest ideals of athletic competition and personal achievement.
As of Sep 17, 2026: 200 m 21.81 (#25 all-time), 400 m 48.83 (#13 all-time), 1988 season best 22.11 (Jul 23, 1988, Indianapolis, IN (USA)) · Olympic Games: 3 gold, 1 silver · World Championships: 1 bronze · 66 years old
Personal bests
Medals
| 🥇 | 🥈 | 🥉 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 3 | 1 | - | 4 |
| World Championships | - | - | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 |