Gail Devers

Biography

Gail Devers nearly had her feet amputated due to Graves' disease radiation treatment, then came back to win the Olympic 100m. Twice. Her dual mastery of the 100m sprint and 100m hurdles — two events requiring very different skills — made her one of the most versatile sprinters in history. Three World Championship golds added to her two Olympic golds, and she nearly added a third gold in the 100m hurdles at Barcelona before hitting the last hurdle while leading. The woman who almost couldn't walk became one of the fastest who ever lived.

Career Highlights

• 2 Olympic 100m golds (1992, 1996)
• 3 World Championship golds
• 100m sprint + 100m hurdles specialist
• Overcame Graves' disease
• Nearly had feet amputated

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