Greatest female sprinters of all time

#1 Gail Devers

Gail Devers won the gold in 100m at the 1992 Barcelona and 1996 Atlanta Games

American sprinter, Gail Devers, became the second woman behind Tyus to retain her 100m Olympic title which she first won at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics and then again at the 1996 Atlanta Games. Devers also took part in the hurdles’ event and clinched the gold medal in the 100m hurdles at the 1993, 1995 and 1997 World Championships.

She was inducted into the National Track and Field Hall of Fame in 2011 and in the very next year, she also made it to the United States Hall of Fame. In 2013, she received the NCAA Silver Anniversary Award for her achievements.