Alyssa Conley (born 27 April 1991) is a South African athlete competing in sprinting events.[2] She won the silver medal in the 200 metres at the 2016 African Championships. Conley switched to rugby in 2019.[3][4]

Alyssa Conley
Personal information
Born (1991-04-27) April 27, 1991 (age 33)
Johannesburg, South Africa[1]
Height1.76 m (5 ft 9+12 in)
Weight63 kg (139 lb)
Sport
Country South Africa
SportAthletics
Event(s)100 m, 200 m
Medal record
Women's Athletics
Representing  South Africa
African Championships
Gold medal – first place 2016 Durban 4x100 m relay
Silver medal – second place 2016 Durban 200 m

International competitions

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Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing   South Africa
2007 World Youth Championships Ostrava, Czech Republic 6th 100 m 11.98
8th 200 m 24.40
2008 World Junior Championships Bydgoszcz, Poland 27th (h) 200 m 24.44
19th (h) 4 × 100 m relay 46.37
2009 African Junior Championships Bambous, Mauritius 2nd 100 m 12.17
2nd 200 m 25.55
3rd 4 × 100 m relay 48.73
2016 African Championships Durban, South Africa 100 m DQ
2nd 200 m 22.84
1st 4 × 100 m relay 43.66
Olympic Games Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 36th (h) 200 m 23.17

Personal bests

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Outdoor

References

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  1. ^ Conley can 'bend' time further
  2. ^ Alyssa Conley at World Athletics  
  3. ^ Xabanisa, Simnikiwe (14 April 2019). "Alyssa Conley is really defecting to rugby, no joke". City Press. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
  4. ^ Sibembe, Yanga (11 September 2019). "It's sevens up and away for former Olympic sprinter turned rugby player". Daily Maverick. Retrieved 8 May 2024. (registration required)