Quick Facts
Biography
Sandra Glover (née Cummings; born December 30, 1968 in Palestine, Texas) is an African American former track and field athlete who competed in the 400-meter hurdles. She was a medalist in that event at the World Championships in Athletics in 2003 (silver) and 2005 (bronze). She also represented her country at the 2000 Summer Olympics. She was the national champion at the USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships for four consecutive years from 1999 to 2002. She had five victories on the IAAF Golden League circuit during her career.
She failed a doping test for wakefulness drug Modafinil in 2003, receiving a public warning and disqualification of her performance.
She holds the American masters record for the over-35 category, with her performance of 53.32 seconds at the 2005 World Championships in Athletics.
Glover attended the University of Houston and competed for the Houston Cougars track team.
Achievements
- 2005 World Championships in Athletics: bronze medal
- 2003 World Championships in Athletics: silver medal
- 2001 World Championships in Athletics: fifth place
- 1999 World Championships in Athletics: fifth place
- 2nd IAAF World Athletics Final: first place
- 1st IAAF World Athletics Final: first place
National titles
- USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships
- 400 m hurdles: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
Circuit wins
- 400 m hurdles
- IAAF Golden League
- Meeting de Paris: 2003
- Weltklasse Zürich: 2003, 2004
- Bislett Games: 2005
- ISTAF Berlin: 2005