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Gwen

Berry

Olympian 2016, 2020

Gwen Berry

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Gwen Berry

Height

5'9"

Age

35

Hometown

St. Louis, MO

Education

Southern Illinois University

Quick Facts
  • Daughter of Michael Berry and Laura Hayes
  • Has two brothers, Davon and Michale, and one sister, Quincy
  • Has one son, Derrick
  • Received the 2020 Toyota Humanitarian of the Year award at USATF’s Annual Meeting and is a human rights activist
  • Philanthropically involved with St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, as well as Athletes for Hope
  • Enjoys reading, working and listening to music.

Years of World Championships participation: 2017, 2019. Top Finish: 10th – 2019 (hammer throw). Most recent: 2019 – 10th (hammer throw)

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USA Track and Field

Olympic Experience
  • 2-time Olympian;
    • Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, 11th (Hammer Throw - Women)
    • Olympic Games Rio de Janeiro 2016, 14th (Hammer Throw - Women)
World Championships Experience
  • Most recent: 2019 – 12th (Hammer Throw - Women)
  • Years of participation: Hammer Throw - Women 2017, 2019
  • Top finish: 12th – 2019 (Hammer Throw - Women)

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