Gail Devers - Age, Family, Bio
Sophia Koch
Updated on February 08, 2026
Competed in the Olympics three times as a track super star, performing in track and field events for the US Olympic Team.
Before Fame
She was diagnosed with Graves' disease and underwent intensive treatment, but she miraculously was able to recover and continue her Olympic training for the 1992 Olympics.
Trivia
In 2011 she was inducted into the National Track and Field Hall of Fame. In 2012, she was elected into the United States Olympic Hall of Fame.
Family Life
She grew up in National City, California with her family, where she attended Sweetwater High School.
Associated With
She was the first American woman to retain the Olympic 100 meters title since famous Olympian Wyomia Tyus.
