Gail Devers: From Fierce Jamaican Rivalry to Foreseeing New World Records

Yolanda Gail Devers is a retired American sprinter renowned for her exceptional achievements in track and field.
Competing in the 60 meters, 60m hurdles, 100m, and 100m hurdles, Devers is celebrated as one of the greatest female sprinters ever. She won Olympic gold in the 100m in both 1992 and 1996, becoming the second woman in history to defend this title. Devers also clinched the 100m world championship in 1993, making her the first female sprinter to hold both the Olympic and world titles simultaneously.
Additionally, she was the world indoor champion in the 60m in 1993, 1997, and 2004. In the 100m hurdles, Devers secured world championships in 1993, 1995, and 1999, and earned silver medals in 1991 and 2001. She also won the world indoor championship in the 60m hurdles in 2003 and a silver medal in 2004.
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[@AfricaReset]

One of my very favorite athletes of all time........the SMILE...oh the SMILE.....

[@specialk7209]

Yes, always smiling, positive and interviews well. One of my favorites as well, friendly and still attractive!👊🏾😃👏🏾

[@FeleciaBK]

Aged beautifully ❤

[@gracerichards2551]

Love you Gayle, great to see you again. 🇯🇲

[@EMNIDOG79]

Always loved Gail Devers! A true champion!!! She should be a commentator! There’s two things you can do when you’re faced with a challenge. You can conquer it or be conquered 🙏🏾Gail Devers

[@delta_tango_dt]

She did some commentary for NBC during Eugene World Champs if I remember correctly. My problem with her is that she only knows about American athletes. Her knowledge base of the other athletes in the events really needed to improve for her to be effective. If the British guy was not there to fill in the gaps it would have been a nightmare.

[@Isiy45]

She can offer a lot to the sport's

[@didi33333]

Rival, but love her. Devers, always full of smiles

[@lakadayzikal]

The signature GAIL nails from back in the day...... WOW good to see Gail age gracefully. Much love!

[@pipes6414]

I like what she said, “if they were lined up, they were ready to run”. That says alot about those individuals. I aspire to be seen that way in my day to day.

[@unconventionalcrosy52]

U face fava!

[@Deco_2k]

She just playing it down, she was a real Beast ..

[@anthonybensonjr.3581]

One of my favorite runners ever

[@errolwillis5737]

Gail is a decorative all time top sprinter. She gave credits to Merlene Ottey and Juliet Cuthbert for their fierce beast competition

[@SoberNatural]

I loved that she spoke Shelly Ann Fraisers and Shacarri's names as well. An Icon can always show love to the up and coming legends after them!

[@errolwillis5737]

@@SoberNatural Thank you. Yes, it's always good for these track legends to acknowledge the next generation. Thanks Sober Natural blessed up yourself my friend.

[@mryee2986]

A true champion...respectful woman athlete

[@lavertnero2505]

I once met Gail at a San Diego Padre game and she was so sweet. I will always be a fan.

[@willisratcliff2285]

Gail Devers. She's always was the real deal!. One of my favorites.

[@user-px8ix5rn7n]

I love you Gail every since my high school years you have been an inspiration, 100,200,LJ TJ , hurdles, think you even high jumped back in the day lol good to see healthy and smiling as usual. God Bless you.

[@rosediamond7044]

Bigup Gail Devers you were one of my greatest inspiration, good to see you. ❤🇯🇲

[@daltonsmith9724]

Gail Devers. Just a down to earth so-called African American woman. We Yaadies love her, appreciate her, and just know Gail ... we family.

[@cewqnegu6846]

You get it ('so-called'). Great!

[@daltonsmith9724]

@@cewqnegu6846 Well, according to my understanding, the so-called American blacks are really the biblical Jews ... meaning they're Israelites, from the tribe of Judah. Familiar with dat?

[@NaomiDaley-co3nz]

@@cewqnegu6846 I was wondering 🤔 too huh? O lord.

[@ianditwin7443]

I had a big crush on Devers growing up in Jamaica. Her long nails was legendary too.

[@lerebele1]

Sexy and cute, a round the way girl type of vibe about her.

[@apbtherb4198]

Gail was speaking so eloquent & thoughtful I thought it was an interview. Dam. She was & still is that lady!

[@thomasgreen1914]

One of the greats ❤Love Gail ❤️ 😍

[@ehansbrough593]

Love, Love, Love Gail Devers!! She is my all-time favorite - 100m and 100m hurdles Champion, baby!!

[@snavenia9529]

Yes,back then nobody was dodging and waiting for big moments only.

[@user-ie9lp5jg2y]

You are a great legend

[@_carbon]

Great Interview 🎉 She got me running as a child ❤❤❤

[@unconventionalcrosy52]

An always losing right?

[@natalieholmes7126]

I love you Gail ❤

[@stephanieriley6504]

Well spoken champion. You deserve your flowers.

[@garyseward9781]

I remember seeing gail deavers win her first high school state championship here in Bakersfield ca in 1983

[@clojo3665]

I am happy to see her in a different light. Had bad perceptions before but I take that back.

[@user-mq9jg7pz2l]

Gail is legend. She is a fierce competitor

[@noinnurt]

Wow. Totally enjoying seeing Gail and also Edwin Moses the other day at his meet on youtube. I hope these two folks can become leaders running track meets in the US. Enough with the Media "experts" and the old track officials.

[@tiatate4632]

Still looking great

[@RelicHunter321]

Love Gail. Also love her thoughts on Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce. I do believe and she’ll go out with a bang this year.

[@portiamarriott5513]

Great interview. Happy to see her doing well.

[@jusjash]

What a child can smile😂❤❤❤ ruff girl back then fi true

[@AmbassadorAusar]

Great interview from the legendary Gail Devers.❤

[@kpat3052]

Great interview!

[@douglasmelvertonwisdom7249]

GAIL Devers !! Lovely person, awesome personality ! as she was one the track!! Congratulations ❤❤❤❤❤🌈🔥🔥💙💙💙🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💯💯💯👑👑🍁❤️🎁💥🎁🎁❤️❤️❣️❣️❤️❤️💛❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🎁🎁So Sweet!! Enjoy the rest of your life..❤❤

[@user-go5tc8nm8q]

Great interview and it’s good seeing Gail still looking good.

[@dafodillllewellyn6844]

ICON ON THE TRACK

[@henrynbrooks]

Love ya Gail!

[@mschen2u484]

I like Gail although she's a rival. Big up yuhself Ms. Devers!

[@endokuken1678]

Always a class act

[@saggle1000]

class!

[@johnsteen74]

I remeber getting the Gail Devers Visa Card at the 96 Olympic Games. It was 1 of my Favorite Keep sakes from the Games in Atlanta.

[@whatever736]

She looks great. Good to see her doing well.

[@realrickrichards]

Love you always, Gail!

[@dorothyfrancis4080]

Great to see her, she is still beautiful

[@arishowilliams5491]

Over the years i respect her alot

[@Bubbles1215-vc8me]

what an endorsement for SFP. I too believe sh e is going to do something spectacular

[@allgasnobrakes123]

❤❤❤❤

[@angelmatos9143]

She was special. 😎

[@roberttaylor6694]

FIERCE!

[@lashonify]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Briancrobinsonspeaks]

Gail is a POWERHOUSE!

[@MirjanaLfan]

I was Team Ottey but Devers was always likeable too

[@KeithFrancis-nf8dw]

Gayle im glad you're still around to see that the Jamaicans are no flukes . See you still got them long finger nails also . 😂

[@user-oj2nw8pv9q]

Her illness

[@colleendaly654]

Yes SFP is a legend - the most world championship titles - God knows who will win

[@unconventionalcrosy52]

How shelly drop in?

[@shelly3120]

@@unconventionalcrosy52 because she's that girl, that girl, that girl Shelly Ann, great things behind her name, remember that

[@evsparslay9565]

As a Jamaican i always admire Gail Devers as an athlete on and off the track a true legend.. But for Gwen Torrerence i despise her wholeheartedly

[@steelpulse101]

No need to have hate in your heart for someone you don't even know personally. Gwen hasn't ran track in years and you don't know her so stop the hating grow up.

[@Bessie-ff7rs]

Nice seeing Gail Deavers again I always wondered what’s up with her. I use to refer to her as long batty Gail she had a boody back then. 😂😂😂😂. ❤

[@EnomarNamtaergNaeLcm]

Legend GD

[@esthershuruggs430]

What is the purpose of the AI voice over?

[@richardknight1258]

Without the NAILS..

[@imo1933]

*No, SAFP at 38 years old isn't breaking Flo Jo's world record, if she does, we would have to question what's legitimately going on in Jamaican.*

[@RichardWillis-fn4hg]

She ain't breaking that world record

[@UpParkCamp]

It's not a matter of breaking records anymore. At her age, staying fit enough just to compete, is Job 1. SAFP's PB is 10.6 and it would be amazing if she can repeat this time.

[@RichardWillis-fn4hg]

@@UpParkCamp if she runs 10.6 the title is her

[@UpParkCamp]

@@RichardWillis-fn4hg Sure enough; however, PBs are hard to repeat. Dina Asher-Smith (England) PB is 10.83 and she never repeated it. Elaine Thompson-Herah PB is 10.54 and she never repeated it. Even Usain Bolt, never repeated his world record and PB of 9.58.

[@aikibudo-guy]

Yes @imo1933, I hear you. That "legitimately" question(s) should've been taken back in the day....1988!!!!!!

[@MythicSapphire]

🤍🖤💜

[@unconventionalcrosy52]

I always wonderd how she handle bathroom duties back then

[@ljohnson4881]

Take several seats.

[@unconventionalcrosy52]

@@ljohnson4881 lol me or her?

[@twintopper8659]

SHE LOOKS JUST LIKE EDDIE GRIFFIN

[@normancollins7141]

And Drugs plus plus plus .... also ....

[@phaethon1988]

I'm so sorry you have a drug habit. I can help you find some counseling to kick your habit if you need it.

[@nattypthegeneral2450]

Gail Devers hit the nail so perfectly right on its Head, This notion of star Athlete dodging from competing should not be entertain or allow to continued, Athlete and coach involved into this nonsense should be held accountable for this trending Garbage, The fans that was there supporting you all from day one while expecting top class performances from you all, which are most of you humble beginning when, Couldn't even afford your own plain tickets, Now taking the sport for granted, dogging away from competition and from the same fans, That is very selfish and disrespectful, Not looking good, One started it and others started to follow, Bullshit