Damu Cherry-Mitchell 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-Mitchell, born on November 29, 1977, in Tampa, Florida, is a talented American athlete. She is famous for her skills in hurdling, which is a type of running race where athletes jump over obstacles called hurdles.
Damu's fastest time in the 100-meter hurdles is 12.44 seconds. She achieved this impressive speed in July 2006 during a competition in Lausanne, Switzerland.
During her college years, Damu Cherry-Mitchell competed for the University of South Florida. She showed great promise in her sport. In 2006, she placed seventh at the World Indoor Championships. Later that same year, she earned second place at the World Athletics Final. Her hard work led her to qualify for the 2008 Olympic team. At the Olympics, she finished fourth in the hurdles final, which is a fantastic achievement.
About Damu's Family Life
Damu Cherry-Mitchell is married to Dennis Mitchell, who was also an Olympian. They have four children together. One of their children, Malachi, is known for playing baseball. He plays for the Savannah Bananas team and is sometimes called “Flash Tha Kid.”
More Information About Damu
- Damu Cherry-Mitchell at World AthleticsLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
- Damu Cherry-Mitchell at USA Track & Field
