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Kellie Wells-Brinkley (born July 16, 1982) is an American track and field athlete who specialises in the 100 metres hurdles. She won an Olympic bronze medal at the London 2012, setting a personal best in the process. She is an alumna of Hampton University.[2]

Kellie Wells
Personal information
Nationality United States
Born (1982-07-16) July 16, 1982 (age 40)
Richmond, Virginia
Height5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)
Weight126 lb (57 kg)
Spouse(s)Jasper Brinkley[1]
Sport
College teamHampton University
Coached byDennis Mitchell
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)100 m hurdles 12.48 (-0.2 m/s) (London 2012)
Medal record
Women's athletics
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
2012 London100 m hurdles

Personal


As a high school sophomore at James River High School in Chesterfield Virginia she left home after her mother's fiancé raped her. Her mother and stepfather were killed in a car accident a month later.[3]

In December 2015 Kellie Wells and husband New York Giants Linebacker Jasper Brinkley gave birth to Jasper Brinkley Jr.[4] Wells appeared on Say Yes to the Dress TV show choosing her wedding dress for wedding to Jasper Brinkley[5]

She is the aunt of former child actor Brandon Ratcliff[6]

Wells and LaVonne Idlette appeared on The Amazing Race 32 and placed tenth.[7][8] As revealed in the series, Wells is diagnosed with dyslexia.[9]


Achievements


YearCompetitionVenuePositionEventNotes
Representing  United States
2011 World Championships Daegu, South Korea 100 meter hurdles DNF
2012 Olympic Games London, United Kingdom 3rd 100 meter hurdles 12.48

References


  1. http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article31694735.html [bare URL]
  2. "Kellie Wells Athlete Profile". London 2012. Archived from the original on 27 August 2012. Retrieved 27 August 2012.
  3. "No hurdle too high for hurdling champion Kellie Wells". 5 April 2012.
  4. "Journeyman Jasper Brinkley's Resiliency Finding Him New NFL Life in New York". Bleacher Report.
  5. "Olympian Kellie Wells Appears On Episode Of 'Say Yes To The Dress Atlanta'". 8 January 2016.
  6. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1508231/ [user-generated source]
  7. Bloom, Mike (22 September 2020). "The Amazing Race Season 32: Everything We Know So Far (Including the Full Cast of Racers)". Parade. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
  8. Caruso, Nick (October 21, 2020). "The Amazing Race Recap: Slow and Steady Wins the Race". TV Line. Retrieved October 26, 2020.
  9. Lylo, Madeline (October 22, 2020). "The Amazing Race: What to Know About Kellie Wells-Brinkley & LaVonne Idlette". Screen Rant. Retrieved October 26, 2020.




На других языках


[de] Kellie Wells

Kellie Wells (* 16. Juli 1982 in Richmond) ist eine US-amerikanische Leichtathletin.
- [en] Kellie Wells (athlete)

[fr] Kellie Wells

Kellie Wells (née le 16 juillet 1982) est une athlète américaine, spécialiste du sprint et notamment du 100 m haies. Elle est entrainée par l'ancien sprinteur Dennis Mitchell.

[it] Kellie Wells

Kellie Wells (Richmond, 16 luglio 1982) è un'ostacolista statunitense.

[ru] Уэллс, Келли

Келли Уэллс — американская легкоатлетка, которая специализируется в беге на 100 метров с барьерами. На олимпийских играх 2012 года выиграла бронзовую медаль с результатом 12,48. На Олимпиаду 2012 года отобралась после того, как заняла 2-е место на чемпионате США 2012 года. Чемпионка США 2011 года в беге на 60 метров с барьерами в помещении и 100 метров с/б на открытом воздухе.



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