Essie Kelley-Washington (born January 12, 1957) is an American former middle-distance runner who specialized in the 800-meter run. She was the gold medallist in that event at the 1979 Pan American Games. She also represented America at the 1983 World Championships in Athletics and 1987 Pan American Games, reaching both finals.Pan American Games. GBR Athletics. Retrieved on 2016-02-11.
At national level at the USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships she was a regular finalist during her career and won the 800 m twice: in 1979 then again in 1987. She was runner-up in 1978 and made her last final in 1990, taking seventh place.Essie Washington. Track and Field Brinkster. Retrieved on 2016-02-11.
After retiring from running Kelley went into coaching. She had gained a degree in physical education from Prairie View A&M University in 1980, where she also participated in AIAW competition. She served as head coach for the 1999 Pan American Games delegation and was assistant coach on the 1997 Summer Universiade team.Essie Kelley-Washington - Induction Class of 2006. PVAMU Sports Hall of Fame. Retrieved on 2016-02-11.
International competitions 1979Pan American GamesSan Juan, Puerto Rico1st800 m2:01.21st4 × 400 m relay3:29.41983World ChampionshipsRome, Italy7th800 m2:02.651987Pan American GamesIndianapolis, United States4th800 m2:04.66
National titles USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships 800 m: 1979, 1987USA Championships Women. GBR Athletics. Retrieved on 2016-02-11.
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