Fynes, Sevatheda (1974–)
Fynes, Sevatheda (1974–)
Bahamian runner. Born Oct 17, 1974, in Abaco, an island in the northern Bahamas; Michigan State University, BS, 1997.
Known as one of the "Golden Girls," won a silver medal Atlanta Olympics (1996) and a gold medal at Sydney Olympics (2000), both for 4×100-meter relay; won a gold medal for 4×100-meter relay at World championships (1999). Given the Silver Jubilee Award (1998) and the Bahamas Order of Merit (2000).
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