Sanya Richards Goes For Gold, Again!

FitSugar — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 03:30:00 PDT

If you don't already know the name Sanya Richards, then it's about time you learned about this 23-year-old amazing athlete.

Sanya Richards already achieved Olympic gold in Athens in 2004, but things have changed since then. In 2006 Richards was diagnosed with Behcet's Syndrome - a rare disease resulting from inflammation of the blood vessels, which causes pain, swelling, and stiffness of the joints (among other things). Despite her painful illness, Richards finished first in the 400-meter race during the US trials, and she's expected to medal in this Olympics.

I'm always thoroughly impressed with athletes just from their stamina and strength, but when they overcome hurdles that would make most of us throw the towel in, I'm in awe. Cheer on Sanya at the Olympics in Beijing that begin Aug. 8 - yay!

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Peek Inside Olympian Sanya Richards-Ross's Gym Bag and Training Schedule

espnW — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 04:06:17 PST

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from espnW here on FitSugar!

By Sanya Richards-Ross

Sanya Richards-Ross is blogging for espnW throughout her training for this summer's London Olympics. Follow her journey on Sanya Richards-Ross set for stellar season

Well, this year, my answer to all of those questions was an emphatic yes. I hadn't competed indoors in six years, but I was anxious to get my 2012 season under way, and so far it is going exactly how I hoped it would. Four races and four victories! I won the 200 meters and 400 meters at the Razorback Invitational in Arkansas in late January, followed that up with a big win in the 400 at the Millrose Games and then won the 400 at the US indoor championships last weekend. That national title was extra special, as it fell on Feb. 26, my "birth-aversary" (my 27th birthday and second wedding anniversary). My husband, Ross, and many other family members were there in Albuquerque to watch and celebrate with me.

Keep reading for a peek in Sanya's gym bag.