Kellie Wells
Personal information
Nationality United States
Born (1982-07-16) July 16, 1982 (age 41)
Richmond, Virginia
Height5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)
Weight126 lb (57 kg)
Spouse(s)Jasper Brinkley[1]
Sport
College teamHampton University
Coached byDennis Mitchell
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)100 m hurdles 12.48 (-0.2 m/s) (London 2012)
Medal record
Women's athletics
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 2012 London 100 m hurdles

Kellie Wells-Brinkley (born July 16, 1982) is an American track and field athlete who specialises in the 100 metres hurdles. She won an Olympic bronze medal at the London 2012, setting a personal best in the process. She is an alumna of Hampton University.[2]

Personal

As a high school sophomore at James River High School in Chesterfield Virginia she left home after her mother's fiancé raped her. Her mother and stepfather were killed in a car accident a month later.[3]

In December 2015 Kellie Wells and husband New York Giants Linebacker Jasper Brinkley gave birth to Jasper Brinkley Jr.[4] Wells appeared on Say Yes to the Dress TV show choosing her wedding dress for wedding to Jasper Brinkley[5]

She is the aunt of former child actor Brandon Ratcliff[6]

Wells and LaVonne Idlette appeared on The Amazing Race 32 and placed tenth.[7][8] As revealed in the series, Wells is diagnosed with dyslexia.[9]

Achievements

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing  United States
2011 World Championships Daegu, South Korea — 100 meter hurdles DNF
2012 Olympic Games London, United Kingdom 3rd 100 meter hurdles 12.48

References

  1. ^ http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article31694735.html[bare URL]
  2. ^ "Kellie Wells Athlete Profile". London 2012. Archived from the original on 27 August 2012. Retrieved 27 August 2012.
  3. ^ "No hurdle too high for hurdling champion Kellie Wells". 5 April 2012.
  4. ^ "Journeyman Jasper Brinkley's Resiliency Finding Him New NFL Life in New York". Bleacher Report.
  5. ^ "Olympian Kellie Wells Appears On Episode Of 'Say Yes To The Dress Atlanta'". 8 January 2016.
  6. ^ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1508231/[user-generated source]
  7. ^ Bloom, Mike (22 September 2020). "The Amazing Race Season 32: Everything We Know So Far (Including the Full Cast of Racers)". Parade. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
  8. ^ Caruso, Nick (October 21, 2020). "The Amazing Race Recap: Slow and Steady Wins the Race". TV Line. Retrieved October 26, 2020.
  9. ^ Lylo, Madeline (October 22, 2020). "The Amazing Race: What to Know About Kellie Wells-Brinkley & LaVonne Idlette". Screen Rant. Retrieved October 26, 2020.

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2012 USA Olympic track and field team
US National Championship winners in women's 100-meter hurdles
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