About
Track and field runner widely known for winning the bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics in the 100-meter hurdles, representing the United States. She is the founder of The Athletic Girls Club and CEO of Castlin Development - a housing development, renovation, and construction company in Atlanta, GA. Her kristicastlin Instagram account features photos from her athletic, professional, and personal life, and currently has 100,000 followers.
Before Fame
She began participating in track and field at the age of 14. She graduated from Virginia Tech University in 2010. She had earned a scholarship to study political science after having graduated in the top 5% of her high school class. Following her graduation from college, she officially became a professional athlete and earned a sponsorship with Adidas.
Trivia
She earned a gold medal at the Pan American Junior Athletics Championships in 2007. She holds a world record for the shuttle hurdle relay, with a time of 50.78 seconds. She has been inducted into the Virginia Tech sports hall of fame.
Family Life
She is the daughter of Kimberly and Rodney Castlin. She posted a photo to her Instagram account in March 2022 for International Women's Day in which she appears next to her grandmother, Gwen Castlin.
Associated With
She is married to 2004 Olympic Gold Medalist long jumper Dwight Phillips.
