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Country:	Canada
Event:	Hurdles
Milestone:	4th, Hurdles, 1999 Pan Am Games
Job:	International Document Auditor, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Karlene Haughton

Karlene Haughton, a native of Jamaica, moved to the United States in 1991 and soon transferred to St. Augustine University where she became captain of the track and field team, leading them to second place victory in the NCAA Division II National Championship. After graduating with a degree in Sociology, Haughton then turned professional and moved to Canada to train.

Her wins are impressive: Two bronze medals at the 1998 Commonwealth Games, fourth place in the 1999 Pan Am Games in the 400m hurdles, and seventh in the same event at the IAAF World Championships in Spain. Haughton, 27, joined UPS in 1999. She is featured on UPS Express packaging in Canada. You can see a day in Karlene's busy life here.

In a word:	Unique
Childhood hero:	My sister Patricia, for all her support
Current hero:	Edwin Moses, star of the 400m for U.S. Track
Favorite food or drink:	Grilled salmon, fruit punch
Guilty pleasure:	Blueberry muffins

Favorite sports moment:	When I learned I won a scholarship
Favorite Olympic moment:	1996 Olympic Games, when Deon Hemmig of Jamaica won the 400m
Exercise tip:	Stretch before you start
Cooling down strategy:	Get a massage, or take a whirlpool bath

Weekend getaway:	Relaxing at home
How to be a good sport:	Help others & give good advice
How my sport is like my job:	You need to speed to get there

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