Gwendolyn Lenna Torrence (born June 12, 1965) is a retired American sprinter and Olympic champion.

She was offered a scholarship because of her athletic abilities, but she said she wasn't interested because she initially wanted to become a beautician.

In the early 1990s, Gwen Torrence was one of the best sprinters in the world, winning five Olympic medals, and three gold.

In 1988, Torrence achieved a tie with Evelyn Ashford in the 55 m race at the U.S. national indoor championships.

[citation needed] In the 200 m at the 1995 World Championships, she was disqualified for stepping out of her lane after finishing first.