Linda Sheskey (born Linda Detlefsen on October 18, 1962, nka Linda Nicosia) is a retired middle-distance runner from the United States. She competed in the 1980s and 90s for her native country. While running for the University of Georgia, she became the first women's NCAA champion for that school. She was the 1986 National Champion at 1500 meters. She was also the 1989 Indoor champion both times representing Athletics West. Sheskey set her personal best in the women's 1,500 metres event (4:04.89) on July 16, 1987, at the Meeting de Paris in Paris, France. Later that year she was the Pan American Games champion.
International competitions Representing the 1986Goodwill GamesMoscow, Soviet Union8th1500 m4:10.921987Pan American GamesIndianapolis, United States 1st1500 m4:07.84World ChampionshipsRome, Italy10th1500 m4:08.331990Goodwill GamesSeattle, United States8th1500 m4:14.961991Pan American GamesHavana, Cuba8th1500 m4:31.59
National titles USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships 1500 m: 1986
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