Jade Bailey
Barbadian athlete and sprinter
Born
June 10th, 1983
42 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Barbados
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Competed in athletics, specializing in sprinting events. Participated in international competitions representing Barbados. Achieved personal bests in various sprint disciplines over the course of a career focused on track and field events. Gained recognition for performances in regional championships and represented Barbados at the Pan American Games.
Represented Barbados in athletics
Competed in the Pan American Games
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