Leslie Cole (athlete)

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Leslie Cole
Medal record
Athletics
Representing Flag of the United States.svg  United States
World Indoor Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2012 Istanbul 4x400 m relay
NACAC Under-23 Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2008 Toluca, Mexico 200 m

Leslie Cole (born February 16, 1987) is an American sprint athlete. She was part of the USA team that won the silver medal at the 2012 IAAF World Indoor Championships. [1]

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References

  1. "Team USA sets gold medal record at World Indoor Championships". Flotrack.org. 11 March 2012. Archived from the original on 8 June 2012. Retrieved 22 March 2012.