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Daniel Caines
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Personal information
Born 15 May 1979 Solihull, England
Sport
Sport athletics
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing  Great Britain
World Indoor Championships
Gold 2001 Lisbon 400 m
Silver 2003 Birmingham 400 m
Silver 2003 Birmingham 4x400 m relay
European Championships
Gold 2002 Munich 4x400 m relay
Bronze 2002 Munich 400 m

Daniel Stephen Caines (born 15 May 1979) is an English former athlete. He was a very fast runner, mostly competing in the 400 metres race.

Early Life of Daniel Caines

Daniel Caines was born in Solihull, England. He went to Solihull School, which is a private school in his hometown. Daniel's family has roots in Saint Kitts, and he grew up with an Adventist faith.

Daniel Caines' Athletics Career

Daniel Caines was a talented runner who won many medals. He was especially good at the 400 metres race. He also excelled in relay events, where a team of runners passes a baton. His speed helped his team win many important races.

Major Achievements and Medals

Daniel Caines achieved great success in his athletics career. Here are some of his biggest wins:

  • In 2001, he won a gold medal at the World Indoor Championships in Lisbon, Portugal. This was for the 400 metres race.
  • In 2002, he earned a bronze medal in the 400 metres at the European Athletics Championships in Munich, Germany.
  • Also in 2002, he helped his team win a gold medal in the 4x400 metres relay at the European Championships.
  • In 2003, he won a silver medal in the 400 metres at the World Indoor Championships in Birmingham, England.
  • In the same year, he also won a silver medal with his team in the 4x400 metres relay at the World Indoor Championships.

Personal Best Running Times

Daniel Caines set impressive personal bests during his career:

  • His fastest time for the 200 metres was 20.84 seconds, which he achieved in 2003.
  • His best time for the 400 metres was 44.98 seconds, set in 2002.

See also

In Spanish: Daniel Caines para niños

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