Track and Field star Sharon Colyear was a legend. Representing Great Britain in several Olympic games, Colyear went on to become a pioneer for women’s sports. Unfortunately, Colyear has passed away on Sunday at the age of 69 years. Taking to X, one of her compatriots in the Olympic games, Tessa Sanderson broke the gruesome news to the fans. 

She wrote, “So sorry to post this sad news just heard Sharon Danville was Sharon Colyear a great former British athlete of the 70s/80s hurdler/sprinter passed away today. We competed at many champs together and had fun. Sincere condolences to her family RIP Sharon .” Colyear specialized in hurdles. However, she also competed in flat races as well, making her one of the British sporting icons of the past.

Colyear made history when she managed to qualify for the 1976 Montreal as well as the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. While Colyear did not win an Olympic medal, she did get her flowers at the 1978 Commonwealth Games. Competing in the 100m hurdles Colyear won the bronze medal, establishing her legacy as one of the best. In fact, her joy got doubled when she took the gold medal in the same event, competing in the 4x100m relay. 

As a matter of fact, Colyear had one of her best years in 1978. Apart from the Commonwealth Games triumph, she also won a silver medal at the European Championships the same year. This time too, her accolade in the 4x100m relay category. However, it was not only the international accomplishments that defined the demised legend. 

Colyear was equally impressive during her college days. Competing for Boston University, the icon got inducted into the Boston University Athletic Hall of Fame to honor her bejeweled career. Now, as she has left her earthly abode, a detailed look back at her ornamented accomplishments will only be a fitting tribute to the legend.

Reminiscing Sharon Colyear’s glittering track and field career

Sharon Colyear’s personal bests in both hurdles as well as in the flat race speak volumes about her tremendous skill set. While her 100m flat personal best is 11.35s, her best time in the 100m hurdles stands at 13.18s. Turning back the pages, Colyear was always a champion athlete. Right from her childhood, she showed glimpses of becoming an icon with her track and field dominance. 

Back in 1969, Colyear won the under-15 AAA 200m race in just 25.5s. The following year, she maintained her champion status, while improving her timing to 25.0s. As the years passed, Colyear grew more in stature and slowly took over the 100m and the 100m hurdles disciplines. Thus, with her sudden passing, there is surely a gaping hole left to be filled. And while the track community mourns the loss heavily, Essentially Sports too, pays its sincere condolences to her family and prays for her soul to Rest In Peace.