As a three-time Olympic medalist and world record holder – remaining the fastest woman alive – California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) alumna Carmelita Jeter is one of the most accomplished female track and field athletes in the United States.

Born and raised in Southern California, Ms. Jeter started her athletic career at Torrance’s Bishop Montgomery High School as a member of the basketball team. In order to stay fit during the off-season, Ms. Jeter tried out for the track and field team. From the moment she stepped onto the track, her incredible sprinting talent was impossible to ignore.

Ms. Jeter enrolled at CSUDH, where she became the most decorated female athlete in university history. She set five CSUDH records that still stand, and won six All-America awards. Ms. Jeter graduated in 2006, with her bachelor’s degree in physical education.

Ms. Jeter entered the professional track and field circuit in 2007, taking home her first medal in the 100 meters at the 2007 World Championships. In 2009, at the Shanghai Golden Grand Prix, Ms. Jeter finished with a winning time of 10.64 seconds, giving her a spot in history as the second-fastest woman ever in the 100 meters.

Carmelita Jeter Children: Does Carmelita Jeter have kids?

The data available on Olympic medalist and world record holder Carmelita Jete points to the fact that she has one daughter but her name is not in the public space. Any time there is information on the name of her daughter we will update her profile