Charles Allen (hurdler) facts for kids
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Charles Tyrone Allen is a Canadian track and field athlete. He was born on March 3, 1977. Charles is known for his skills in hurdling and sprinting.
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Charles Allen: A Canadian Track Star
Early Life and Athletic Journey
Charles Allen was born in Georgetown, Guyana. He later moved to Canada. First, he lived in Brampton and went to Turner Fenton Secondary School. After that, he moved to Malton and attended Ascension of Our Lord Secondary School.
Charles showed his talent early on. He represented Canada at the 1996 World Junior Championships in Athletics. He competed in both the 100 and 200 metres races. Later, as part of the Clemson Tigers track and field team, Charles won a big race. This was the 4 × 400 meter relay at the 1999 NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships.
Competing on the World Stage
Charles Allen has competed for two different countries. He first represented Guyana in the 110 metres hurdles. This was at the 2000 Summer Olympics. He still holds the Guyanese record for this event. By the time of the 2002 Commonwealth Games, Charles was competing for Canada again.
Olympic Dreams and Achievements
At the 2004 Summer Olympics, Charles made it to the finals. This was for the 110 metres hurdles race. He set a new personal best time in each qualifying round. He finished in a good sixth place in the final. Charles was also the captain of Canada's 4 × 100 metres relay team. However, that team did not make it past the qualifying stages.
Commonwealth Games Success
Charles Allen had more success at the 2006 Commonwealth Games. These games were held in Melbourne, Australia. There, Charles won a bronze medal with the Canadian relay team. This was a proud moment for him and his team.
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