Damu Cherry facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 29, 1977 (age 47) Tampa, Florida, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) |
| Spouse(s) | Dennis Mitchell |
| Sport | |
| Country |  United States |
| Sport | Hurdling |
Damu Cherry is an American athlete who specializes in hurdling. She was born on November 29, 1977, in Tampa, Florida. Damu is known for her speed and skill in this challenging track and field event.
Her fastest time in the 100 metres hurdles is 12.44 seconds. She achieved this impressive personal best in July 2006 in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Damu Cherry's Athletic Journey
Damu Cherry began her athletic career in college. She competed for the University of South Florida. This is where she developed her skills as a hurdler.
Competing on the World Stage
After college, Damu Cherry started competing in major international events. In 2006, she participated in the World Indoor Championships. She finished seventh in this important competition.
Later that year, she also competed in the World Athletics Final. Here, she performed even better, securing a second-place finish. These events showed her growing talent in hurdling.
The 2008 Olympic Games
One of the biggest highlights of Damu Cherry's career was qualifying for the 2008 Olympic team. She represented the United States at the Summer Olympics in Beijing, China.
She competed in the hurdles final at the Olympics. Damu Cherry finished in fourth place, a remarkable achievement. Competing at the Olympics is a dream for many athletes.
