Candice Davis Price facts for kids
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| Nationality | American | |||||||||||||||||||
| Born | October 26, 1985 Ann Arbor, Michigan |
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| Sport | Running | |||||||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | Hurdles | |||||||||||||||||||
| College team | USC Trojans | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Personal best(s) | 100mH: 12.71 (Carson 2008) | |||||||||||||||||||
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Candice Davis Price (born October 26, 1985) is an American athlete known for her skill in hurdling. Hurdles are the races where runners have to jump over barriers. Besides being a star athlete, she is also a TV personality and a performance coach who helps others improve.
Born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Candice attended Pioneer High School. She is married to American football player Brian Price, and they have three children together.
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Athletic Career
Candice's main event was the hurdles, a challenging track and field sport that requires both speed and agility. She competed at a high level for many years, representing the United States in international competitions.
Major Achievements
- Gold Medal: In 2007, she won a gold medal in the 100-meter hurdles at the 2007 NACAC Championships. This event brings together top athletes from North America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
- Silver Medal: The next year, in 2008, she won a silver medal at the World Indoor Championships in Valencia, Spain. She competed in the 60-meter hurdles, which is the standard distance for indoor track events.
Life After Sports
After her professional running career, Candice found new ways to inspire people, especially young girls. She is known for being a pioneer for women in sports.
Inspiring Young Athletes
Candice started her own athletic brand called "Wildchild Athletics." Through her brand, she created one of the first all-girls flag football leagues in the United States. This gives girls a great opportunity to get involved in a fun and growing sport.
Work in Media
Candice also works in television. She runs her own media company called "Catch Candice Media." You can often see her on the WDIV Local 4 News channel in Detroit as a Sports Anchor. She also appears on the daytime talk show "Live in the D."
See also
In Spanish: Candice Davis para niños
