LaTanya Sheffield

LaTanya Sheffield

Personal information
Born	October 11, 1963 (1963-10-11) (age 52) El Cajon, California, U.S.
Medal record Women's athletics (track and field) Competitor for  United States Pan American Games 1987 Indianapolis 400 m Hurdles U.S. Olympic Festival 1987 Raleigh-Durham 400 m Hurdles 1993 San Antonio 400 m Hurdles

LaTanya Sheffield (born October 11, 1963 in El Cajon, California) is a retired hurdler from the United States, who finished in eight place in the women's 400 metres hurdles final at the 1988 Summer Olympics (Seoul, South Korea).^[1] The 1985 NCAA champion, she won the bronze medal in the same event at the 1987 Pan American Games. Finally after the 2000 Olympic Trials and an illustrious career, LaTanya Sheffield announced her retirement. After retiring, she lived in Tucson, Arizona, working as the head coach of a track team known as "Pops Tracks Club" and at Canyon del Oro High School. She is currently coaching at Long Beach State University.^[2]

Sheffield's daughter Jaide Stepter runs for the University of Southern California. She is a two time Pac-12 Conference champion at 400 meters hurdles.

References

• LaTanya Sheffield profile at USATF