Charles Clark (athlete) facts for kids
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| Personal information | |
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| Nationality |  United States |
| Born | August 10, 1987 Virginia Beach, Virginia |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Weight | 163 lb (74 kg) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Running |
| College team | Florida State Seminoles |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | 100m: 10.47 200m: 20.22 |
Charles Clark is an American sprinter who runs very fast! He was born on August 10, 1987. He is especially good at the 200 metres race.
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Meet Charles Clark, the Sprinter!
Charles Clark is a talented athlete from the United States. He is known for his incredible speed on the track. He was born in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
His Amazing Running Career
Charles has achieved some impressive times in his running career. His personal best, which is his fastest time ever, for the 200-meter race is 20.22 seconds. That's super quick!
In 2009, he ran the 200-meter race in 20.00 seconds at the USA Outdoor Championships. This amazing performance earned him second place. It also meant he qualified to compete in the World Championships. These big races were held in Berlin, Germany, that year. Charles did very well there, finishing sixth in the 200-meter final.
High School and College Days
Even when he was in high school, Charles was recognized for his talent. USA Today newspaper chose him as an All-USA boys high school track selection. This means he was one of the best high school runners in the entire country!
After high school, Charles went to Florida State University. He continued to run track for the Florida State Seminoles team.
External Links
- Official bio at Florida State: https://web.archive.org/web/20110727033846/http://www.seminoles.com/sports/c-track/mtt/clark_charles00.html
- Charles Clark at World AthleticsLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
- Track & Field Bio at USATF
