Caitlin Willis

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Caitlin Willis-Pincott
Personal information
Full nameCaitlin Louise Willis
Born (1982-12-18) 18 December 1982 (age 40)
Mackay, Australia
Sport
CountryFlag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Sport Track and field
Retired2012

Caitlin Louise Willis-Pincott (born 18 December 1982) is a former Australian sprinter who competed in international level events. Her highest achievement is winning a gold medal at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne in the 4x400m relay. She has also competed at the 2009 and 2011 IAAF World Championships. [1]

She is the younger sister of Benita Willis who also competed at the 2006 Commonwealth Games. [2]

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References

  1. "Caitlin Willis-Pincott - World Athletics". World Athletics. 20 July 2020. Archived from the original on 20 July 2020.
  2. "Sister in right frame of mind". Daily Mercury. 21 March 2006. Archived from the original on 20 July 2020.