DeeDee Trotter

De'Hashia Tonnek "DeeDee" Trotter (born December 8, 1982, in Twentynine Palms, California) is an American athlete. Trotter is a former NCAA national champion in the 400m, and competed in the 2004, 2008, and 2012 Summer Olympics. There, she was a two-time Olympic gold medalist in the 4 × 400 m relay (2004 and 2012), in addition to a bronze medalist in the 2012 400m event. She placed 5th in the same event in 2004. Trotter is currently a brand ambassador for international company Education First, and a global motivational speaker.

DeeDee Trotter
Trotter at the 2012 Olympics
Personal information
Full nameDe'Hashia Tonnek Trotter
Born (1982-12-08) December 8, 1982
Twentynine Palms, California, U.S.
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight141 lb (64 kg)
Sport
CountryUnited States
SportAthletics
Event4 × 400m Relay
Medal record
Women’s athletics
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
2004 Athens 4×400 m relay
2012 London 4×400 m relay
2012 London 400 m
World Championships
2003 Paris4×400 m relay
2007 Osaka4x400 m relay
World Indoor Championships
2010 Doha 4x400 m relay
World Relay Championships
2014 Nassau4×400 m relay
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