Deon Marie Hemmings (born 9 October 1968 in Saint Ann, Jamaica) is a former female 400 metres hurdler. Hemmings was the first ever Jamaican woman to win an Olympic Gold when she won the 400m Hurdles at the 1996 Olympics, breaking the Olympic record, which stood to 2004.

Deon Hemmings became the first Jamaican woman to win an Olympic gold medal when she defeated world record holder Kim Batten at the 1996 Olympics in her signature event the 400M hurdles. Her winning time of 52.82s was an Olympic record that stood until 2004.

Deon HEMMINGS, Jamaica

Hemmings became the first Jamaican woman, and the first woman from the English-speaking Caribbean, to win an Olympic gold medal. Her performance not only cemented her place in the annals of sporting greatness but also inspired a generation of athletes across Jamaica and the wider Caribbean.

Deon Hemmings is the first Jamaican and Caribbean female to win an Olympic Gold Medal in the 400-metre hurdles.

Mar 20, 2018 · Deon Hemmings wins the 400m hurdles at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta. But not many could have predicted that she would be the one to accomplish that feat, as Hemmings was never a standout athlete growing up.

Nov 24, 2003 · Deon Hemmings who won the 1996 Atlanta Olympic gold medal for the women’s 400m Hurdles to become Jamaica’s first female Olympic champion has announced her retirement after persistent injury in the last few years.

Oct 9, 2024 · Deon Hemmings wins the 400m hurdles at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta. (PHOTO: World Athletics). Hemmings etched her name in the annals of Olympic history by becoming the first Jamaican woman to win an Olympic …

…Atlanta in 1996 the hurdler Deon Hemmings won Jamaica’s first gold medal in a women’s event. At the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, sprinter Usain Bolt set new records and took the gold medal in the 100-metre and 200-metre sprints.

Oct 9, 2024 · Hemmings became the first Jamaican woman, and the first woman from the English-speaking Caribbean, to win an Olympic gold medal. Her performance not only cemented her place in the annals of sporting greatness but also inspired a generation of athletes across Jamaica and the wider Caribbean.