Jana Pittman is a retired Australian athlete who specialized in the 400-meter hurdles and 400-meter sprint events. She was born on November 9, 1982, in Sydney, Australia.
She is a two-time world champion in the 400 m hurdles, from 2003 and 2007. She also won the gold medal in this event at the 2002 and 2006 Commonwealth Games and was part of Australia’s winning 4 × 400 meters relay teams at both events.
Pittman was known for her incredible work ethic and determination. She was also one of the few athletes to successfully combine athletics with a career in medicine, studying at the University of Western Sydney while continuing to compete at the highest level.
Jana Pittman is widely regarded as one of Australia’s greatest-ever female athletes, and her achievements in athletics have inspired many young athletes in Australia and around the world.
What sport was Jana Pittman in?
Australian athlete Jana Pittman specialized in the 400-meter hurdles and 400-meter sprint events in track and field. She won several golds at significant international tournaments, including two 400-meter hurdles World Championships in 2003 and 2007.
What is Jana Pittman best time?
In the 400-meter hurdles, Jana Pittman has a best time of 53.83 seconds, which she ran at the 2003 global Championships in Paris, where she won her first global championship. She finished the race in one of the quickest times ever recorded, making her the fourth-fastest woman in history at the time.