Sheena Tosta
Sheena Tosta , née Johnson (born October 1, 1982 in Camden , New Jersey ), is a former American hurdler who specializes in the 400-meter course .
The three-time US junior champion was NCAA champion in 2003 and 2004 . As a winner in the US eliminations (Trials) for the 2004 Olympic Games , she was fourth in Athens.
In 2006 and 2007 she was US runner-up. At the Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro in 2007 she won gold, but at the World Championships in Osaka she did not get past the semi-finals.
In 2008 she finished third in the trials and then won the silver medal in the Beijing Olympics .
Sheena Tosta is 1.65 m tall and weighs 58 kg. She studied at UCLA , lives in Los Angeles and is coached by Bob Kersee . She has been married to Joey Tosta since March 2008.
Personal bests
- 100 m : 11.68 s, May 13, 2006
- 200 m : 23.42 s, April 21, 2007
- 400 m : 52.14 s, June 14, 2009
- 100 m hurdles : 12.75 s, June 11, 2004
- 400 m hurdles: 52.95 s, July 11, 2004
Web links
- Sheena Tosta in the database of World Athletics (English)
- Athlete portrait at USA Track & Field
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Tosta, Sheena |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Johnson, Sheena |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American hurdler |
| DATE OF BIRTH | October 1, 1982 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Camden, New Jersey |