Tianna Madison is an American track and field athlete who has achieved great success in both individual and team events. Born on August 30, 1985, in Elyria, Ohio, Madison began her athletic career as a sprinter at Elyria High School.
In 2005, Madison entered the international scene when she won the gold medal in the 4×100-meter relay at the World Championships in Helsinki, Finland. She followed up that performance with a silver medal in the same event at the 2007 World Championships in Osaka, Japan.
Madison’s most remarkable individual achievement came at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, where she won the gold medal in the long jump with a personal best jump of 7.12 meters. She also competed in the 100-meter and 4×100-meter relay events at the same Games, winning a gold medal in the relay.
Madison continued succeeding at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, winning two more gold medals in the 4×100-meter relay and the long jump. With four Olympic medals, including three golds, Madison has established herself as one of the most successful American track and field athletes of all time.
Off the track, Madison has been active in various charitable causes, including the Special Olympics and the Boys and Girls Club. She has also been outspoken about issues such as mental health and body positivity, using her platform as an athlete to advocate for important causes.
Today, Madison continues to compete at the highest level of the sport. She has become a role model for young athletes worldwide, demonstrating that hard work, dedication, and perseverance can lead to great success.