Deon Hemmings
Deon Marie Hemmings is a former female 400 metres hurdler.
Hemmings was the first ever Jamaican woman to win an Olympic Gold when she won the 400 m Hurdles at the 1996 Olympics, breaking the Olympic record, which stood to 2004. Hemmings also won two silver medals at the 2000 Olympics in the 400 m Hurdles and 4 × 400 m Relay.
Hemmings also won a Silver medal in the 1994 Commonwealth Games, a Bronze Medal in the 1995 World Athletics Championships, a Silver in the 1997 World Athletics Championships, and a Bronze in the 1999 World Athletics Championships, all in the 400 m Hurdles.
Hemmings retired in 2003 and married Michael McCatty in 2004.