Ashford, Evelyn (1957–)
Ashford, Evelyn (1957–)
African-American runner. Born April 15, 1957, in Shreveport, Louisiana; m. Ray Washington.
Competed at Montreal Olympics (1976); won World Cup sprints (1981, 1983); at Los Angeles, won Olympic gold medals for 4×100-meter relay and 100 meters, the 1st woman to run under 11 seconds in Olympic history (1984); won Olympic gold medal in 4×100-meter relay and silver in the 100 meters at Seoul (1988); won Olympic gold medal in 4×100-meter relay at Barcelona (1992). Received Flo Hyman award, Women's Sports Foundation (1989).
See also Women in World History.
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