Bianca Knight, OLY is an Olympic gold medalist, world record holder, and trailblazer in American track and field. Born and raised in Mississippi, Bianca’s sprinting talent was evident from an early age. She became a high school national champion before attending the University of Texas, where she won an NCAA indoor title in the 200m as a freshman and turned professional soon after.
Bianca’s career highlight came at the 2012 London Olympics, where she ran the third leg of the historic U.S. women’s 4x100m relay team. Their performance not only secured Olympic gold but also shattered a 27-year-old world record—a time that still stands today.
Following her retirement from professional athletics, Bianca has remained a passionate advocate for youth development, education, and sports. Through speaking engagements, mentorship programs, and entrepreneurship, she continues to inspire the next generation to dream big and pursue excellence both on and off the track.
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Relive a world record performance at the 2012 London Olympics by the U.S. Women's 4x100 Relay Team. The team of Tianna Madison, Allyson Felix, Bianca Knight (3rd leg), and Carmelita Jeter ran 40.82, shattering the previous world record of 41.37, which had been held by East Germany since 1985.
Video Courtesy of NBC Olympics