Demiko Goodman facts for kids
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| Nationality | American | ||||||||||||||||
| Born | March 17, 1986 Newnan, Georgia |
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| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg) | ||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Running | ||||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | Sprints | ||||||||||||||||
| College team | Georgia Bulldogs | ||||||||||||||||
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| Personal best(s) | 200m: 20.80 (Albuquerque 2004) 400m: 45.94 (Mobile 2004) |
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Demiko Goodman is an American runner. He was born on March 17, 1986. He is very good at short races, like the 200-meter and 400-meter sprints. In 2003, he won a silver medal at a big competition for young athletes.
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Demiko Goodman's Early Life and Education
Demiko grew up in Newnan, Georgia. He went to Newnan High School. Later, he went to the University of Georgia. There, he was a track athlete and also played football. He was on the Georgia Bulldogs football team in 2008. That team was ranked number one before the season started.
Demiko Goodman's Sports Career
Demiko Goodman is known for his speed. He specializes in sprint races. These are short, fast running events.
Youth Championships Success
In 2003, Demiko competed in the IAAF World Youth Championships in Athletics. This is a major event for young athletes from around the world. He won a silver medal in the 400-meter race. He also helped his team win a gold medal in the medley relay. A medley relay combines different running distances.
Professional Football Attempts
After college, Demiko hoped to play professional football. He was not chosen in the 2009 NFL draft. However, the Pittsburgh Steelers team signed him. He was released from the team before the 2009 season began.
Focus on Running and Future Goals
Demiko later focused on his running career. He signed a sponsorship deal with Adidas. He also attended the Austin Graduate School of Theology. Demiko aimed to join the United States Olympic team for the 2012 Summer Olympics.
Demiko Goodman's Family
Demiko has a younger sister named Chalonda Goodman. She is also a very successful track athlete.
