Barbara Pierre (born April 28, 1986) is a Haitian-born American track and field sprint athlete who competed internationally for the United States. Her specialty is the 60-meter dash and the 100-meter dash. She had her highest world ranking in 2013, when she was the fourth fastest sprinter in the world over 100 m with her personal best of 10.85 seconds.100 Metres - women - senior - outdoor - 2013. IAAF. Retrieved on 2015-07-27.

Pierre represented Haiti at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. She competed at the 100 m sprint and placed fourth in her first round heat, which normally meant elimination. However, her time of 11.52 was among the ten fastest losing times, resulting in a second round spot. There she failed to qualify for the semi-finals as her time of 11.56 was the fifth time of her race.

At the 2015 Pan American Games, she set the games record of 10.92 seconds in the preliminary round. In the final, she was slightly slower and went home with the bronze medal.Robinson, Javier Clavelo (2015-07-23). Henderson jumps world-leading 8.52m at Pan American Games. IAAF. Retrieved on 2015-07-27.

Pierre would continue to compete until the age of 35 when she would retire and take up coaching at her alma mater St. Augustine University as a Volunteer Assistant.

Personal records 50-meter dash – 6.22 (2012) 60-meter dash – 7.00 (2016) 100-meter dash – 10.85 (2013) 200-meter dash – 23.23 (2010) 200-meter dash indoor – 23.62 (2010)

Haitian national records 100-meter dash – 11.18 (2009) 60-meter dash – 7.18 (2010)

International competitions 2008NACAC U23 ChampionshipsToluca, Mexico4th100 m11.45Central American and Caribbean ChampionshipsCali, Colombia3rd100 m11.40Representing the Republic of Haiti2008Olympic GamesBeijing, China31st (qf)100 m11.56Representing the United States2011Pan American GamesGuadalajara, Mexico2nd100 m11.252nd43.102012World Indoor ChampionshipsIstanbul, Turkey4th60 m7.142015Pan American GamesToronto, Ontario, Canada3rd100 m11.011st42.58NACAC ChampionshipsSan José, Costa Rica1st100 m(-0.1 m/s) 11.121st42.242016World Indoor ChampionshipsPortland, Oregon, United States1st60 m7.022017DécaNationAngers, France1st100 m11.27

See also List of Haitian Americans

Notes The IAAF lists Pierre's birth year as 1986,Barbara Pierre. IAAF. Retrieved on 2015-07-27. but other sources state the year as 1987.Barbara Pierre. Tilastopaja. Retrieved on 2015-07-27.

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