Miami Beach Welcomes Olympic Gold Medalist

Miami Beach, FL – Olympic gold medalist Twanisha “TeeTee” Terry will spread a little Team USA spirit at the Flamingo Park after-school program on Wednesday, Nov. 13 from 3-4 p.m. The park is located at 1000 12 Street.

The daughter of City of Miami Beach employee Antwan Terry, Twanisha won her Olympic gold in the women's 4x100 meter relay at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

“We’re incredibly proud to welcome Twanisha ‘TeeTee’ Terry back to Miami Beach,” said Miami Beach Commissioner Laura Dominguez. “Her dedication and achievements inspire not only our youth but our entire community. TeeTee showed us all that with determination and hard work, anything is possible. We’re thrilled to celebrate her success and honor her.”

The Olympian’s visit will include music, an inspirational message for the children, photos and track relays.

The Miami Beach Commission will also be declaring Nov. 13, 2024 as Twanisha “TeeTee” Terry Day in the City of Miami Beach at their Presentations & Awards Commission Meeting in City Hall at 5 p.m. that same day.

“TeeTee” attended Miami Beach Nautilus Middle School and Miami Northwestern Senior High School. She obtained a bachelor’s and master’s degree from the University of Southern California, where she honed her track and field skills.

In addition to Olympic gold, “TeeTee” earned two gold medals at the World Athletics Championships in the women's 4x100 meter relays at the 2022 and 2023 events. At age 19, she ran the 100 meters in 10.99 seconds, becoming the joint fourth fastest under-20 woman in history.

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