Dalilah Muhammad

American hurdler, Olympic gold medalist

Dalilah Muhammad - American hurdler, Olympic gold medalist
Born

February 7th, 1990
35 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Competed in track and field, specializing in the 400-meter hurdles. Achieved prominent success at the international level. Secured a gold medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics, representing the United States. Set the world record in the 400-meter hurdles with a time of 52.20 seconds during the 2019 World Championships in Doha. Awarded multiple medals at the World Championships, showcasing consistent performances.

Gold medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics

World record in the 400-meter hurdles

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