Brigetta Barrett
Brigetta Barrett had a short-lived professional career. Her decision to go pro came after she participated in two international competitions in China and South Korea. She made her Olympic debut, as well as her only Olympic appearance, in 2012. For her efforts, she took home the silver medal in the high jump category.
While everything seemed fine after the 2012 Olympics, she sustained multiple ankle and leg injuries that ultimately forced her out of the world of high jumpers. She announced her retirement in 2016 at 25 years old, citing both injuries and a desire to start her own business. Rumor has it that she plans on competing again. Maybe we’ll see her in 2024 in Paris.