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born 1968 Jamaica
Deon Marie Hemmings (born 9 October 1968) is a former female 400 metres hurdler. Hemmings was the first ever Jamaican woman to win an Olympic Gold when she won the 400 m Hurdles at the 1996 Olympics, breaking the Olympic record, which stood to 2004.
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Aim high and set your goals, You have to be one of those who are going to make a difference.
Then the pride to see the two Americans by my side in their country; I know they are still mad at me.
Catch me if you can, I am going to die at the finish line.
For me it was a moment I will never forget because I knew what I had to put in to accomplish such an achievement. It was a very special moment.
It was a great feeling, one that is very difficult to explain.
Up to this day, my mother still tells me that I don’t understand what I’ve done.
Knowing that it was in the US, so close to home, I kind of expected it. But I was a bit surprised when I saw all the people came out just to see me. It was really a great feeling.
It was a package deal, I went to the track club (after finishing high school) where my godfather took me in and realised my potential.
I was really mad because they had beaten me back then and I am the type of person that never gives up, just go for it, and every time I step on that track I give 100 per cent.
No. But I can imagine when you are in a drought…20 years ago, we had won an Olympic gold by Quarrie, you can imagine how the people felt.
I know most of them like Melaine and Kaliese (Spencer) who came after me, and looked at me and wanted to win a gold medal like me and it makes me happy.
It was great because I know how well I trained that year and I know I was mentally prepared to go out there and do my best, and my best gave me two Olympic records.