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Wenda Vereen

Wenda Vereen

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Birth dateApr 24, 1966
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Wenda "Wendy" Vereen (born April 24, 1966) is an American former track and field sprinter who specialized in the 100 and 200-meter dashes.

She was the top ranked national runner in high school in 1983 and 1984. She set personal records of 11.17 seconds for the 100 m and 22.63 seconds for the 200 m.

Her career was highlighted by three relay medals – a 4×100-meter relay silver medal at the 1993 World Championships in Athletics, a medley relay gold medal at the 1993 IAAF World Indoor Championships, and a bronze at the 1989 IAAF World Cup. She twice represented the United States individually, competing in the 200 m at the IAAF World Indoor Championships in 1993 and 1995.

Key facts
200 m
22.63
#366 all-time
100 m
11.07
#517 all-time
1996 season best
11.73
May 18, 1996 · Atlanta, GA (USA)
Medals
World Championships: 1 silver
Age
60 years old

As of Oct 2, 2026: 200 m 22.63 (#366 all-time), 100 m 11.07 (#517 all-time), 1996 season best 11.73 (May 18, 1996, Atlanta, GA (USA)) · World Championships: 1 silver · 60 years old

PB

Personal bests

11.07*
#517 all-time
22.63
#366 all-time
4x100m
41.49
200m-short-tracki
23.07
55mi
6.80
55m
6.80

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

🏅

Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
World Championships-1-1

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1996
100m
11.73+1.6May 18, 1996
↓
Atlanta, GA (USA)
1994
100m
11.33+2.3May 28, 1994
↓
Linz (AUT)
1994
200m
23.05-Jul 8, 1994
↓
Edinburgh (GBR)
1994
4x100m
43.79-Sep 11, 1994
↓
Crystal Palace, London (GBR)
1993
100m
11.07+5.1May 8, 1993
↓
Köln (GER)
1993
200m
22.63+1.4Apr 17, 1993
↓
Walnut, CA (USA)
1993
200m-short-tracki
23.07-Mar 13, 1993-IAAF World Indoor Championships, The Sky Dome, Toronto (i)
1993
4x100m
41.49-Aug 22, 1993
↓
IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
1992
4x100m
45.03-Sep 27, 1992
↓
Estadio Panamericano, La Habana (CUB)
1989
4x100m
42.83-Sep 10, 1989
↓
Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona (ESP)
1988
100m
11.19+5.0Jul 16, 1988
↓
Indianapolis, IN (USA)
1988
200m
22.77+3.7Jul 23, 1988
↓
Indianapolis, IN (USA)
1987
100m
11.41+0.9Jul 14, 1987
↓
Zagreb (CRO)
1987
200m
22.89+2.6Jun 26, 1987
↓
San José (USA)
1984
55mi
6.80-Feb 24, 1984
→
New York, NY (USA) (i)
1984
55m
6.80-Feb 24, 1984
→
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1984
200m
22.75+2.5Apr 14, 1984
↓
Los Angeles, CA (USA)
1983
100m
11.18+0.6Jul 3, 1983
↓
Colorado Springs, CO (USA)
1983
200m
22.99+1.1Jun 12, 1983
↓
Villanova, PA (USA)
1983
4x100m
43.73-Jul 19, 1983
↓
Air Force Academy (USA)

1996

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100m
11.73+1.6May 18Atlanta GP, Atlanta, GA

1995

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m-short-tracki
DQ-Mar 10IAAF World Indoor Championships

1994

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x100m
43.79-Sep 11London IAAF World Cup, Crystal Palace, London
200m
23.05-Jul 8Edinburgh
100m
11.42+0.2Jul 4Linz Zipfer Meeting, Linz
100m
11.33+2.3May 28San José Bruce Jenner Classic, San José
100m
11.66+0.0May 22New York Games, New York, NY

1993

16 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100m
11.51-0.4Sep 10London IAAF Grand Prix Final
4x100m
41.49-Aug 22IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
4x100m
42.34-Aug 21IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
4x100m
41.49-Aug 14IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
4x100m
42.34-Aug 14IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
100m
11.29-0.1Aug 1Köln ASV Sportfest der Weltklasse, Köln
100m
11.32-May 29San José
100m
11.32-May 22New York, NY
100m
11.07+5.1May 8Modesto Cal R, Modesto, CA
200m
22.63+1.4Apr 17Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA
200m-short-tracki
23.34-Mar 14IAAF World Indoor Championships, The Sky Dome, Toronto (i)
200m-short-tracki
23.07-Mar 13IAAF World Indoor Championships, The Sky Dome, Toronto (i)
200m-short-tracki
23.32-Mar 13IAAF World Indoor Championships, The Sky Dome, Toronto (i)
200m-short-tracki
23.32-Mar 12IAAF World Indoor Championships, The Sky Dome, Toronto (i)
200m-short-tracki
23.34-Mar 12IAAF World Indoor Championships, The Sky Dome, Toronto (i)
200m-short-tracki
23.07-Mar 12IAAF World Indoor Championships, The Sky Dome, Toronto (i)

1992

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x100m
45.03-Sep 27La Habana IAAF World Cup, Estadio Panamericano, La Habana

1989

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x100m
42.83-Sep 10Barcelona IAAF World Cup, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona

1988

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
22.77+3.7Jul 23Indianapolis US Olympic Trials, Indianapolis, IN
200m
22.93+1.3Jul 23Indianapolis US Olympic Trials, Indianapolis, IN
200m
22.99-0.1Jul 22Indianapolis US Olympic Trials, Indianapolis, IN
100m
11.19+5.0Jul 16Indianapolis US Olympic Trials, Indianapolis, IN
200m
23.04+1.9May 8Columbus, OH
200m
22.83+3.0May 7Austin, TX

1987

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100m
11.41+0.9Jul 14Zagreb Universiade, Zagreb
200m
22.89+2.6Jun 26San José TAC Championships, San José

1984

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
22.75+2.5Apr 14Los Angeles, CA
55m
6.80-Feb 24New York, NY (i)

1983

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
23.05-Jul 27Sherbrooke
100m
11.45-Jul 26Sherbrooke
4x100m
43.73-Jul 19Air Force Academy
100m
11.18+0.6Jul 3Colorado Springs, CO
200m
23.26-Jul 2Colorado Springs, CO
200m
22.99+1.1Jun 12Villanova, PA

Honours

5

London IAAF World Cup

4x100 Metres Relay

1994
5

IAAF World Indoor Championships

200 Metres Short Track

1993
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IAAF World Championships

4x100 Metres Relay

1993
7

La Habana IAAF World Cup

4x100 Metres Relay

1992
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Barcelona IAAF World Cup

4x100 Metres Relay

1989
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Wenda Vereen's 200 m personal best?

Wenda Vereen's 200 m personal best is 22.63, set on Apr 17, 1993 in Walnut, CA (USA), #366 on the all-time list.

Which events does Wenda Vereen compete in?

Wenda Vereen competes in the 200 m and 100 m.

How did Wenda Vereen perform in 1996?

1996 season best: 11.73, set on May 18, 1996 in Atlanta, GA (USA).

How many medals has Wenda Vereen won?

Wenda Vereen has won 1 World Championships medal.