| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 4, 1994 |
| Education | Kansas State University [1] |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | 800 metres |
| College team | Kansas State Wildcats |
Sonia Gaskin (born 4 October 1994) is a Barbadian middle-distance runner specialising in the 800 metres. [2] She won a bronze medal at the 2018 Central American and Caribbean Games. In addition, she won multiple medals in regional age group competitions.
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