Sarah Wells

Sarah Wells (born November 10, 1989) is a Canadian hurdler who specializes in the 400 metres hurdles. She competed in the 2012 Olympic Games[1] and finished 22nd over all.[2] Wells won the silver medal in the 400 metres hurdles at the 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Sarah Wells
Sarah Wells in 2013
Personal information
NationalityCanadian
Born (1989-11-10) November 10, 1989
Markham, Ontario, Canada
Height1.67 m (5 ft 6 in)
Weight50 kg (110 lb)
Sport
SportTrack & field
Event(s)400 m hurdles
College teamToronto Varsity Blues
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)55.65 (Luzern (SUI) 2013)
Medal record
Representing  Canada
Women's athletics
Pan American Games
Silver medal – second place2015 Toronto400 m hurdles
Bronze medal – third place2015 Toronto4×400 m relay
Universiade
Silver medal – second place2013 Kazan4x400 metres relay
Bronze medal – third place2013 Kazan400 m hurdles

Life

Wells was born on November 10, 1989 in Markham, Ontario and she attended University of Toronto.

  • Finished 24th, 400 meter hurdles at the 2012 London Olympic Games
  • 1st 2007, 2010, 2012 and 2015 National Championships [3]
  • 2nd 400 m hurdles 2015 Pan American Games [3]
  • 3rd 400 m hurdles 2013 FISU Summer Universiade Kazan, Russia [3]
  • 6th 400 m hurdles, 2008 IAAF World Junior Championships
  • Personal best: 55.65, Lucerne 17 July 2013 [3]
  • Owned the Canadian Youth under-17 record of 59.48 seconds in the 400m hurdles in 2006.[4]

Filmography

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2019 The Amazing Race Canada Herself 2nd Place Alongside Sam Effah

References
  1. "Sarah-Lynn Wells Bio, Stats, and Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 2018-10-31. Retrieved 2018-10-30.
  2. "400M HURDLES WOMEN". Olympics.org. Retrieved 2020-03-24.
  3. "IAAF: Sarah-Lynn WELLS | Profile". iaaf.org. Retrieved 2018-10-30.
  4. "Sarah Wells - athlete of the week | The Star". thestar.com. Retrieved 2018-11-10.


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