| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Born | 20 November 1974 Regina, Saskatchewan |
| Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) [1] |
| Weight | 61 kg (134 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | 200m, 400 m |
| Club | Regina Athletic Track |
LaDonna M. Antoine-Watkins (born 20 November 1974 in Regina, Saskatchewan) [1] is a Canadian retired sprinter who specialised in the 400 metres. [2] She represented Canada at the 1996 and 2000 Summer Olympics, as well as three outdoor and one indoor World Championships.
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