Isabella Whittaker
Personal information | |
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Nationality | American |
Born | (2002-02-15) February 15, 2002 (age 22) |
Home town | Laurel, Maryland, U.S. |
Sport | |
Sport | Athletics |
Event | Sprint |
Achievements and titles | |
Personal best(s) | 200m: 23.18 (Princeton, 2024) 400m: 50.17 (Eugene, 2024) |
Isabella Whittaker (born February 15, 2002) is an American sprinter.[1]
Early life
She grew up in Laurel, Maryland. She was a competitive swimmer as a youngster and it was not until high school that she started running track. She attended Kingsville, a private Catholic all–girls high school in Baltimore, and Mount De Sales Academy. In 2020 she started at the University of Pennsylvania.[2][3][4] In April 2024, she was announced to be transferring to the University of Arkansas.[5]
Career
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5c/2024_United_States_Olympic_trials_%28track_and_field%29_%2853818462609%29.jpg/261px-2024_United_States_Olympic_trials_%28track_and_field%29_%2853818462609%29.jpg)
She ran a personal best of 50.17 seconds to finish fifth in the final of the 2024 NCAA Division 1 Outdoor final in Eugene, Oregon in June 2024.[6]
She ran 50.48 seconds to qualify for the final of the American Olympic trials in June 2024.[7] In the final she finished sixth with a time of 50.68 seconds.[8]
In July 2024 she was included in the American relay pool for the 2024 Paris Olympics.[9]
Personal life
Her parents Paul and Jill, both ran in college. Paul was a mid-distance runner and Jill was a hurdler. One of four siblings, her sister Juliette Whittaker competes as a middle-distance runner.[10]
References
- ^ "Isabella Whittaker". World Athletics. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
- ^ Douglas, Caroline (April 14, 2021). "Freshman Isabella Whittaker focuses on the mental component of track and field". thedp.com. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
- ^ "Whittaker Sisters Take Over New York City!". Mile Split. January 6, 2020. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
- ^ "Ego of the Week: Bella Whittaker". 34st.com. March 21, 2024. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
- ^ Smith, Conor (April 24, 2014). "Penn track and field Isabella Whittaker to transfer to Arkansas for graduate eligibility". thedp.com. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
- ^ "Isabella Whittaker 5th Place Women's 400m - NCAA D1 Outdoor Championships 2024". Runnerspace. June 9, 2024. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
- ^ "ISABELLA WHITTAKER 2ND PLACE WOMEN'S 400M SEMIFINAL HEAT 3 - U.S. OLYMPIC TEAM TRIALS 2024". Runnerspace. June 23, 2024. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
- ^ "Whittaker punches ticket to Paris Olympics". Penn Today. July 1, 2024. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
- ^ Ringholer, Tyler (July 1, 2024). "2024 Penn graduate Isabella Whittaker qualifies for the Paris Olympics". The Daily Pennsylvanian. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
- ^ Mull, Cory (March 13, 2020). "The Sisters From Maryland You Should Know About". Milesplit. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
External links
- Isabella Whittaker at World Athletics
- Isabella Whittaker at University of Pennsylvania
- Isabella Whittaker at www.USATF.org
- Isabella Marie Whittaker at Olympics.com
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- 2024 United States Olympic trials (track and field)
- 2024 United States Olympic trials (marathon)
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- Nic Petersen (men's Jumps/Multis)
- Ashley Kovacs (women's Throws)
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- Michelle Freeman (women's Relays)
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- Chris Margallo (Physical Therapist)
- Harris Patel (Physician Assistant/Athletic Trainer)
- Chris Yee (Licensed Massage Therapist)
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- Ena Weinstein (Athletic Trainer/Licensed (Licensed Massage Therapist)
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- Sean McCann (Sports Psychologist)
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