Anneisha McLaughlin-Whilby (born 6 January 1986) is a retired Jamaican sprinter who specialized in

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events specifically the

200 metres The 200 metres, or 200-meter dash, is a sprint running event. On an outdoor 400-metre racetrack, the race begins on the curve and ends on the home straight, so a combination of techniques is needed to successfully run the race. A slight ...

and

400 metres The 400 metres, or 400-meter dash, is a sprint event in track and field competitions. It has been featured in the athletics programme at the Summer Olympics since 1896 for men and since 1964 for women. On a standard outdoor running track, it is ...

. In 2002, she was awarded the Austin Sealy Trophy for the most outstanding athlete of the

2002 CARIFTA Games The 31st CARIFTA Games was held in the Robinson National Stadium in Nassau, Bahamas, on March 30-April 1, 2002. A report on the results was given. Participation (unofficial) Detailed result lists can be found on the CFPI and on the "World ...

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1986 births Living people Jamaican female sprinters Athletes from Manchester Parish Athletes (track and field) at the 2014 Commonwealth Games Olympic silver medalists for Jamaica Olympic silver medalists in athletics (track and field) Medalists at the 2016 Summer Olympics Olympic athletes for Jamaica Athletes (track and field) at the 2016 Summer Olympics Universiade medalists in athletics (track and field) FISU World University Games gold medalists for Jamaica FISU World University Games bronze medalists for Jamaica World Athletics Indoor Championships medalists Medalists at the 2011 Summer Universiade Commonwealth Games competitors for Jamaica Olympic female sprinters 21st-century Jamaican sportswomen {{Jamaica-athletics-bio-stub