Sharlene Mawdsley
Career
Active 2017 – present
Biography
About Sharlene Mawdsley
Sharlene Mawdsley, a 27-year-old sprinter from Newport, Tipperary, started her professional career in 2017. Now based in Dublin, she balances life as a Puma and Spar brand ambassador with her track commitments. She graduated from the University of Limerick with a degree in sociology.
Her breakthrough came on the international stage. At the 2021 European Athletics Indoor Championships, she competed in the women's 400 metres. Two years later, she reached the semi-finals of the World Athletics Championships in the 400 metres and ran in the finals of both the women's and mixed 4 × 400 metres relays. In just nine days, she completed six races. She is Irish and has an athletic build, with brown hair and brown eyes.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 2017-present (started around 18 years old; 9 years active)
- Birthplace
- Newport, Tipperary, Ireland
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
- Hair Color
- Brown
- Eye Color
- Brown
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
- Tattoos
- small script
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 274k (as of June 2026)
Frequently asked
How did Sharlene balance her athletics career with her education?
She graduated from the University of Limerick with a sociology degree while actively competing since 2017, and her professional career began around age 18. This suggests she combined rigorous training with her academic studies.
What was her event at the 2021 European Athletics Indoor Championships?
Sharlene competed in the women's 400 metres at the 2021 European Athletics Indoor Championships.
Did you know
- Sharlene's World Championships 2023 schedule included six races across nine days, covering both individual and relay events.
- She has been a brand ambassador for both Puma and Spar.
- She is originally from Newport, County Tipperary, but now trains based in Dublin.
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