Kellie Wells (born July 16, 1982) is an American track and field athlete who specialises in the 100 metres hurdles. She won an Olympic bronze medal at the 2012 London Games, setting a personal best in the process. She is an alumna of Hampton University.
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Personal
As a high school sophomore at James River High School in Chesterfield Virginia she left home after her mother's fiancé raped her. Her mother and stepfather were killed in a car accident a month later.
In December 2015 Kellie Wells and husband New York Giants Linebacker Jasper Brinkley gave birth to Jasper Brinkley Jr. Wells appeared on Say Yes to the Dress TV show choosing her wedding dress for wedding to Jasper Brinkley
She is the aunt of former child actor Brandon Ratcliff
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Achievements
- 2011 US National 100 metres Hurdles Champion ( 2nd in 2010, 2012 )
- Note: In the 2011 World Championship final, Wells fell after hitting the seventh hurdle and failed to finish.
References
External links
- Kellie Wells profile at IAAF
Source of article : Wikipedia
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