Karen Hawkins (athlete)

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Karen Hawkins (born July 20, 1957 ) is a former American sprinter .

In 1979 she won the Pan American Games in San Juan in the 4 x 100 meter relay .

In 1980 the US boycott prevented participation in the Moscow Olympics . At the alternate Liberty Bell Classic , she won bronze over 100 m and 200 m .

In 1980 she became US champion in the 200 m.

Personal bests

  • 100 m: 11.32 s, July 23, 1979, Moscow
  • 200 m: 22.78 s, May 2, 1980, Houston

Web links

  • Karen Hawkins in the database of trackfield.brinkster.net (English)
personal data
SURNAME Hawkins, Karen
BRIEF DESCRIPTION American sprinter
DATE OF BIRTH July 20, 1957