Kelli White

Kelli White (born April 1, 1977) is an American former professional track and field sprinter who competed at the highest levels of international athletics during the late 1990s and 2000s. Born in Oakland, California, White established herself as one of the fastest women sprinters of her era, specializing in the 100 meters and 200 meters. She competed in the 2000 Sydney Olympics and won multiple medals at World Championships, including a gold medal in the 200m at the 2003 Paris World Championships. White achieved a personal best of 22.05 seconds in the 200 meters, ranking among the fastest times by an American woman. Her athletic career was notable for her consistency and international competitiveness during a competitive era of women's sprinting. Though her career was marked by some controversy regarding doping allegations, White remains a significant figure in American track and field history, representing the achievements of American sprinters on the world stage.