 Cassandra Tate in 2015 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Born | September 11, 1990 |
| Sport | |
| Country | United States |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Event | 400 metres hurdles |
Medal record | |
Cassandra Tate (born September 11, 1990) is an American track and field athlete specializing in the 400 meters hurdles. [1] She won the bronze medal at the 2015 World Championships in Beijing. [2]
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing the  United States | |||||
| 2012 | NACAC U23 Championships | Irapuato, Mexico | 1st | 200 m | 55.62 |
| 1st | 4 × 400 m relay | 3:28.64 | |||
| 2014 | World Indoor Championships | Sopot, Poland | 1st | 4 × 400 m relay | 3:24.83 |
| 2015 | World Championships | Beijing, China | 3rd | 400 m hurdles | 54.02 |
| 2017 | World Championships | London, United Kingdom | 7th | 400 m hurdles | 55.43 |
| 2022 | NACAC Championships | Freeport, Bahamas | 3rd | 400 m hurdles | 55.62 |
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