Chryste Dionne Gaines (born September 14, 1970, in Lawton, Oklahoma) is an American Olympic athlete who competed mainly in the sprints.

In the 4 × 100 metres, she won the gold medal with teammates Gail Devers, Inger Miller and Gwen Torrence.

Teamed with Marion Jones Torri Edwards and Nanceen Perry, the Americans earned a bronze medal.

[5] Because of a teammate's steroid use, the IOC tried to force the 4 × 100 relay team to return their bronze medal from the 2000 Olympics.

[10] As of 2018, Gaines was the track and field and cross country coach at Heritage High School in Frisco, Texas.