Janelle Atkinson

Janelle Anya Monique Atkinson-McClave (born 30 September 1982), née Janelle Anya Monique Atkinson, is a Jamaican former competitive swimmer who won three silver medals at the 1999 Pan American Games. At the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, she became the first Jamaican swimmer to finish in the top four of any swimming event at an Olympic Games, placing fourth in the 400-metre freestyle.

Janelle Atkinson
Personal information
Full nameJanelle Anya Monique Atkinson-McClave
National team Jamaica
Born (1982-09-30) 30 September 1982
Saint Andrew, Surrey, Jamaica
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Weight146 lb (66 kg)
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesFreestyle
ClubGator Swim Club (USA)
College teamUniversity of Florida (U.S.)
Medal record
Women's swimming
Representing Jamaica
Pan American Games
1999 Winnipeg 200 m freestyle
1999 Winnipeg 400 m freestyle
1999 Winnipeg 800 m freestyle
Commonwealth Games
2002 Manchester 400 m freestyle
2002 Manchester 800 m freestyle
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