Ameer Webb facts for kids
Webb at the 2016 Summer Olympics
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| Born | March 19, 1991 Carson, California, U.S. |
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| Alma mater | Texas A&M University | |||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (181 cm) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 181 lb (82 kg) | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Track and field | |||||||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | Sprints | |||||||||||||||||||
| Club | ALTIS | |||||||||||||||||||
| Team | Nike | |||||||||||||||||||
| Turned pro | 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Coached by | Stuart McMillan | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Personal best(s) | 100 m – 9.94 (2016) 200 m – 19.85 (2016) 400 m – 47.72 (2015) |
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Ameer Kenneth Webb (born March 19, 1991) is an American sprinter. He is known for running very fast in short races, especially the 100-meter and 200-meter events.
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Ameer's College Journey
Ameer Webb was a top athlete during his college years. He went to Texas A&M University. There, he became a champion in the 200-meter race. He won at both the indoor and outdoor NCAA Division I Championships in 2013.
Before Texas A&M, Ameer ran for Cerritos College. He was also a state champion there. In 2011, he won both the 100-meter and 200-meter races. He started his running career at Tustin High School. He was good at both track and field and football in high school.
Becoming a Professional Sprinter
Ameer Webb became a professional runner in 2013. He quickly started competing in big international events.
In 2016, he won the 200-meter race at the Qatar Athletic Super Grand Prix. He set a new record for that event with a time of 19.85 seconds. This was one of the fastest times ever for the 200-meter race.
Ameer also competed in the 2016 Olympic Games. He made it to the semi-finals in the 200-meter event. In 2017, he won the 200-meter race at the 2017 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. This win helped him qualify for the 2017 World Championships in Athletics.
His Best Times and Medals
Ameer Webb has achieved some impressive times and won medals in his career.
Personal Best Times
- 100 meters: 9.94 seconds (set in 2016)
- 200 meters: 19.85 seconds (set in 2016)
Major Medals
- Silver Medal: In 2017, he won a silver medal at the World Relays. This was for the 4x200-meter relay race.
- Bronze Medal: In 2018, he earned a bronze medal at the Athletics World Cup. This was for the 200-meter race.
Ameer has also won several races in the IAAF Diamond League. These include wins in Doha and Rome in 2016, and London in 2017.
See Also
- List of Texas A&M University Olympians
