Anjanette Kirkland

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Anjanette Kirkland
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BornFebruary 24, 1974 (1974-02-24) (age 50)
Pineville, Louisiana, U.S.
Medal record
Women’s athletics
Representing Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
World Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2001 Edmonton 100 m hurdles
World Indoor Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2001 Lisbon 60 m hurdles

Anjanette Kirkland (born February 24, 1974) is an American hurdler.

In 2001, she won gold medals at the World Indoor Championships and the World Championships, the latter in a career best time of 12.42 seconds. She also competed at the World Championships in 1997 and 2003 without reaching the final.

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Sporting positions
Preceded by Women's 100m Hurdles Best Year Performance
2001
Succeeded by