Clarke, Eldece (1965–)

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Clarke, Eldece (1965–)

Bahamian runner. Name variations: Eldece Clarke-Lewis. Born Feb 13, 1965, in Bahamas; Hampton University (Virginia), BS in Psychology and Sociology; m. Iram Lewis (sprinter).

Known as one of the "Golden Girls," won a silver medal for 4 × 100-meter relay at Atlanta Olympics (1996); won a gold medal for 4 × 100-meter relay at World championships (1999). Received Silver Jubilee Award (1998) and Bahamas Order of Merit (2000).

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