Sherone Simpson

Quick Facts

Full Name	Sherone Simpson
Occupation	Sprinter
Date Of Birth	Aug 12, 1984(1984-08-12)
Age	40
Birthplace	Manchester
Country	Jamaica
Horoscope	Leo

Sherone Simpson Biography

Sherone Simpson is one of the most popular and richest Sprinter who was born on August 12, 1984 in Manchester, Jamaica. Sherone Simpson (born 12 August 1984) is she is a Jamaican track and field athlete. She won gold in the 4 100 m relay at in the 2004 Olympics and silver medalist at the the 2005 World Championships and now is the silver medalist in the single event of the 2008 Summer Olympics after having was second to Kerron Stewart in the photo final.

On July 14, 2013. Simpson was informed of the results from a sample her provided after participating at the Jamaican national championships in June 2013 resulted in positive tests for the banned stimulant oxilofrine as Asafa Powell. On April 10, 2014 both athletes were given an 18-month suspension from participating and was due to expire at the end of December that year. After appealing at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) the two athletes suspended on the 14th of July, 2014.

With her personal record time of 10.82 seconds at the 100-meter race, Simpson is ranked sixth among Jamaican women, just behind Shelly Ann Fraser (10.70), Elaine Thompson (10.70), Merlene Ottey (10.74), Kerron Stewart (10.75) and sprinter Veronica Campbell Brown (10.76). Simpson’s personal record for the 200 meters of 22.00 seconds places her sixth in the race among Jamaican women, trailing Merlene Ottey Grace Jackson, Juliet Cuthbert, Veronica Campbell Brown and Kerron Stewart. The time she ran this was twice. Simpson is coach by Stephen Francis in Kingston, Jamaica in Jamaica, where she is at in the University of Technology. She also graduated from Manchester High.

Sherone Simpson Net Worth

Sherone Simpson is one of the richest Sprinter from Jamaica. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Sherone Simpson 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Simpson won gold in the women’s 200-meter race in the Commonwealth Games, beating Olympic champion Veronica Campbell and completing a Jamaican sweep of gold medals between 100 and 200 meters. Jamaica also took home both sprint hurdle gold medals.

In 2008, at the Summer Olympics at Beijing she took part in the 100m sprint. In her initial heat, she finished third in front of Yevgeniya Polyakova, and Jade Bailey in a time of 11.48 to make it into the second round. She increased the time by 11.02 seconds and won her heat ahead of Muna Lee as well as Chandra Sturrup. In the semi-final race, she ran 11.11 second in the semi- final race, she was fourth and was able to secure her place at the Olympic final. In a stunning race, with her fellow Jamaican Shelly-Ann Fraser winning the gold medal, Simpson as well as Kerron Stewart both ran 10.98 seconds, sharing the silver medal and finish the Jamaican sweep. Along with Fraser, Stewart, Sheri-Ann Brooks, Aleen Bailey and Veronica Campbell-Brown, she also competed in the 4 100 m relay. The first heat of the round (without Simpson and Stewart) they came first in front from Russia, Germany and China. The time they recorded at 42.24 seconds was their fastest time in all of the 16 nations that took part. This result qualified them for the final race, in which they substituted Brooks Bailey and Brooks Bailey by Simpson as well as Stewart. In the end, they didn’t finish their race due to a mistake during their baton swap.

On 14 July 2013, Simpson announced that she had tested positive for the drug oxilofrine. In April 2014, the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission announced that she would be suspended for 18 months over doping charges, expiring in December that year. However, after appealing to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), the suspension was lifted on 14 July 2014.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Sherone Simpson Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Sherone Ranked on the list of most popular Sprinter. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Jamaica. Sherone Simpson celebrates birthday on August 12 of every year.

Is Sherone Simpson retired?

Simpson would return to the track in 2018, but at the end of the 2019 season, she decided to retire in order to be there for Leanna. Simpson recalled the early weeks after giving birth, using all the mental fortitude she gained during her competitive career to persevere.

What happened to Sherone Simpson?

On 14 July 2013, Simpson announced that she had tested positive for the drug oxilofrine. In April 2014, the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission announced that she would be suspended for 18 months over doping charges, expiring in December that year.

How tall is Kerron Stewart?

5′ 7″

What happened to Kerron Stewart?

Former Jamaican Sprinter Kerron Stewart will coach Finland football team. The football club FC KTP, which is based in Kotka, Finland, has recruited Jamaican Olympic champion Kerron Stewart as part of its coaching staff. Stewart, 34, signed on with the club to work from May to September of 2019.

How old is Kerron Stewart?

38 years (April 16, 1984)