Shannon Hylton

Runner

Birthday December 19, 1996

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace England

Age 27 years old

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About

Women's sprinter best known for competing in the 100-meter sprint as well as the 200-meter and 60-meter. As a teenager in 2015, she won a gold medal at the British Indoor Athletics Championships. She later won gold at the 2018 Athletics World Cup. 

Before Fame

She previously attended college at the University of East London. While there, she studied Biomedical Science.

Trivia

She credits former British gold medalist, Katrina Johnson-Thompson, as being her biggest track influence. Besides running track, she is also good at playing netball.

Family Life

She grew up living with her family in the London, England area. She also has a twin sister named Cheriece who runs track as well. 

Associated With

She is a professional sprinter just like Sydney McLaughlin and Elaine Thompson.