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Sonia O'Sullivan

Chronology

1969	Born in Cobh, Ireland
1987	Earns athletic scholarship to Villanova University.
1990	Earns two NCAA titles for 3,000 meters
1991	Sets world indoor record of 15:17:28 for 5,000 meters
1992	Sets six All-Ireland track-and-field records
1992	Makes first Olympic appearance in Barcelona, Spain.
1994	Sets world record of 5:25:63 for the 2,000 meters
1996	Puts in poor performance at Olympic games
1997	Earns silver for 5,000 meter at World Indoor Championships in Paris, France.
1998	Takes gold in three international 10K competitions
1999	Gives birth to daughter, Ciara, on July 10.
2000	Participates in Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia.
2001	Gives birth to second daughter, Sophie, on December 23.
2002	Participates in New York Women's Mini-Marathon
2002	Competes in first full marathon in New York City