Natasha Hastings

Natasha Hastings ran at two Olympics, 2008 and 2016, winning gold medals both times with the USA team in the 4x400 relay. She also ran the 400 in 2016, just missing a medal as she finished fourth. Hastings ran in college at the University of South Carolina, winning the 2007 NCAA title in the 400 metres both outdoors and indoors, after winning the event at the Southeastern Conference Championships. She won a bronze medal in the 400 at the 2012 World Indoor Championships, but she was primarily known for her efforts in the 4x4 relay.

In addition to her Olympic golds, Hastings won five golds in the 4x4 at the World Championships, in 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013, and 2017, adding a silver medal in 2015. She also helped USA teams win World Indoors golds in the 4x400 in 2010, 2014, and 2016, and won a silver medal in that event in 2012. At the World Relay Championships, she led USA teams to gold in 2014, 2015, and 2017.

Hastings’ mother was Joanne Gardner, a promising British sprinter from the 1970s. Natasha’s cousin was Shaka Hislop, a top football goalkeeper for Triniad & Tobago.

Personal Best: 400 – 49.84 (2007).