Sheila Cornell-Douty
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Full name | Sheila Marie•Cornell-Douty |
| Used name | Sheila•Cornell-Douty |
| Born | 26 February 1962 in Encino, California (USA) |
| Measurements | 175 cm / 81 kg |
| Affiliations | California Commotion |
| NOC |  United States |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 2 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 2 |
Biography
Sheila Cornell-Douty was a first baseman who won gold medals with the USA National Team at the 1996 and 2000 Olympic Games. As Sheila Cornell, she played college softball at UCLA, helping them win NCAA titles in 1992 and 1994. Cornell-Douty won five medals at the Pan American Games, including four golds, in 1987, 1991, 1995, and 1999. She was a three-time World Champion, winning in 1990, 1994, and 1998.
Cornell-Douty played in the Women’s Major Pro Fastpitch League, and was named an All-American 16 times. She also helped win seven ASA National Titles. Cornell-Douty is a member of the National Softball Hall of Fame and the International Softball Federation Hall of Fame.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 Summer Olympics | Softball (Baseball/Softball) | USA |
Sheila Cornell | |||
| Softball, Women (Olympic) | United States | 1 | Gold | |||
| 2000 Summer Olympics | Softball (Baseball/Softball) | USA |
Sheila Douty | |||
| Softball, Women (Olympic) | United States | 1 | Gold |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Summer Pan American Games (4–1–0 1983 Caracas SOF silver (competed as Sheila Cornell); 1987 Indianapolis SOF gold (competed as Sheila Cornell); 1991 La Habana SOF gold (competed as Sheila Cornell); 1995 Mar del Plata SOF gold (competed as Sheila Cornell); 1999 Winnipeg SOF gold)