| Personal information | |||||||||||||||
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| Nationality | American | ||||||||||||||
| Born | June 3, 1987 San Pedro, Los Angeles | ||||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) | ||||||||||||||
| Weight | 130 lb (59 kg) | ||||||||||||||
| Sport | |||||||||||||||
| Country | United States | ||||||||||||||
| Sport | Track and field | ||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | 60m, 100m, 200m | ||||||||||||||
| College team | UNLV Rebels | ||||||||||||||
| Club | Adidas | ||||||||||||||
| Turned pro | 2009 | ||||||||||||||
Medal record
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LaKeisha Lawson (born June 3, 1987) is an American sprinter.[1] She competed in the 60 metres event at the 2014 IAAF World Indoor Championships.[2]
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2014 IAAF World Indoor Championships – Women's 60 metres | Ergo Arena in Sopot, Poland | 10th | 60 m | 7.18 |
| 2014 | 2014 IAAF World Relays – Women's 4 × 100 metres relay | Thomas Robinson Stadium in Nassau, Bahamas | 1st | 4×100 m relay | 41.88 |
| 2015 | Athletics at the 2015 Pan American Games – Women's 4 × 100 metres relay | York Lions Stadium in Toronto, Ontario, Canada | 1st | 4×100 m relay | 42.58 |
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | USA Indoor Track and Field Championships | Albuquerque, New Mexico | 2nd | 60 m | 7.09[3][4] |
| 2014 | USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships | Sacramento, California | 3rd | 100 m | 11.30[5][6] |
| 2015 | USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships | Eugene, Oregon | 15th | 100m | 11.26[7][8] |
Lawson earned all-Mountain West Conference honors in 2006, 2008 and 2009 seasons representing UNLV.[9][10] Lawson earned silver medals in MWC 100 meters, 200 meters outdoor, 60 meters and 200 meters indoor in 2009.
