Kellie Wells-Brinkley (born July 16, 1982) is an American track and field athlete who specialises in the 100 metres hurdles. She won an Olympic bronze medal at the London 2012, setting a personal best in the process.
Personal
As a high school sophomore at James River High School in Chesterfield, Virginia, Wells left home after her mother's fiancé raped her. Her mother and stepfather were killed in a car accident a month later.
In December 2015, Wells and her husband, New York Giants linebacker Jasper Brinkley, had a son.
She is the aunt of former child actor Brandon Ratcliff.
Wells and LaVonne Idlette appeared on The Amazing Race 32 and placed tenth. Wells discussed having dyslexia on the show.
Achievements
- 2011 US National 100 metres Hurdles Champion ( 2nd in 2010, 2012 )
In the 2011 World Championship final, Wells fell after hitting the seventh hurdle and failed to finish.
References
External links
- Kellie Wells at World Athletics
