“I’m a woman of many things,” said Twanisha ‘Tee Tee’ Terry, the US track & field star, making it clear her impact stretches far beyond the track. But Terry wants the world to see more than just her speed. “Who would have thought the name Tee Tee Terry would be known by many?” she mused. Well, she is not just a champion sprinter but a creator, author, and inspiration.
Amy Begley of USATF sat down with the World Championship relay gold medalists – Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, Twanisha Terry, Kayla White, and Sha’Carri Richardson—for an insightful interview. During the conversation, Begley posed a lighthearted question to Terry about her hobbies and how she spends her free time. With confidence, the sprinter asserted, “I do a lot.”
She added, “I do baby clothes, blankets, hats, different styles of hats, and scarves. Yes, I made a scarf. Nice. I just do all kinds of skirts, shorts, all kinds of different things. I like to try something new. So, while I’m here in Tokyo, I’m starting on a Shawl.”
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Terry is determined to leave her mark on and off the track, channeling her creativity into passions like crocheting, writing, and interior design. A quick visit to her website reveals the athlete’s passion for creating content, where she beautifully showcases her home’s interior. Whether it’s vlogging, interior design, knitting, or running, she has consistently displayed her multifaceted talent.
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In March 2025, she swapped the track for the typewriter and dropped her debut children’s book, TeeTee’s World Adventure, co-authored with Dennis Vanasse. The book, already shining with five-star reviews, is available on Amazon and her site, TeeTeeTerry.com. In addition, she’s even selling autographed copies, because let’s be honest, this is just the tip of the iceberg. Well, indeed, she has already profited from her new book, but come on, that’s just one part of her numerous skills.
Apart from her sprinting career and hobbies, TeeTee Terry is racing toward a bigger goal: giving back to the community that shaped her. Through the TeeTee Terry Foundation, the athlete champions causes that are close to her heart. From back-to-school bookbag drives and holiday toy giveaways to winter clothing distributions for families in need, she has been making donations back and forth. She even equips the young athletes with expensive sports essentials such as spikes, trainers, and gear.
For the athlete, receiving medals is not the only goal; she also aims to leave a lasting impact that will inspire future generations even after her retirement. She has different paths to walk on, but what does she think about her sprinting career?
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Track & field star Twanisha Terry’s stance on her sprinting career
Born and raised in Miami, Twanisha had a defining moment in high school – she realized she was destined to be a professional sprinter. Her talent was undeniable from the start. Exploding out of the blocks, the US track & field star quickly claimed six individual state titles, silencing any doubts about her potential. Since then, she has been unstoppable, earning Olympic gold and three World Championship golds.
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“Being a sprinter has taught me that we are very resilient people,” she told Olympics.com. “We know how to push through those obstacles and be able to get things done in a certain time frame or know that time makes a big difference.” Terry’s rise on the global stage is nothing short of spectacular. She kicked off her medal journey with a 100m silver at the 2018 World U20 Championships and a 4x100m bronze at the 2019 Pan American Games.
From there, gold became her hallmark, with stunning 4x100m victories in Eugene 2022, Budapest 2023, and Tokyo 2025. While many more medals await as her career progresses, her dedication to uplifting the next generation truly sets the US track & field star apart. What are your thoughts on this remarkable athlete?