Carmelita Jeter – The Second Fastest Woman in the 100 Meter Sprint

Olympic Champions Series – No. 9. In the lead-up to the 2012 London Olympics (July 27 – Aug 12) we examine some of the sporting greats who have made the Olympics so special for many. Camelita Jeter has made her country proud through all her achievements as a 100 meter and 200 meter sprinter. In total she has won 3 gold medals, 1 silver medal and 2 bronze medals at World Championships, becoming the 2011 IAAF World Champion in 100 meters.

She competed at the U.S. Olympic trials in 2008, setting a best of 10.97 however marginally missing out on the qualifying positions. After realizing she had become overconfident after her win in 2007, her father helped her refocus through reminding her that God has a plan for her life and athletic career.

After a lot of prayer about her future and with hard determination and perseverance, Jeter won the 2009 Shanghai Golden Grand Prix with a time of 10.64 second. This made her the second fastest woman in 100 meters, drawing up behind Florence Griffith-Joyner who holds the fastest time ever.

Jeter competed again in the 2012 U.S. Olympic trials. This time she won with a time of 10.92 seconds which qualified her for the 2012 London Olympics, an achievement she says she considers herself really blessed for.

Jeter currently holds three of the top ten times ever run and is definitely a contester to keep an eye out for in these 2012 London Olympic Games!