Olivia Borlée, born on April 10, 1986, is a retired Belgian sprinter renowned for her exceptional talent in the 200 metres. Throughout her athletic career, she showcased remarkable speed and determination, culminating in a personal best time of 22.98 seconds, achieved in July 2006 in Brussels.
In addition to her prowess in the 200 metres, Borlée also excelled in the 100 metres, where she recorded a personal best of 11.39 seconds. Her versatility and skill on the track made her a formidable competitor in various sprinting events.
One of the highlights of Olivia's career came during the 2008 Summer Olympics, where she played a crucial role in securing a gold medal for Belgium in the 4 × 100 m relay. Alongside her talented teammates Hanna Mariën, Élodie Ouédraogo, and Kim Gevaert, they set a new Belgian record with a time of 42.54 seconds, marking a significant achievement in the nation's athletic history.