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Freddie Crittenden III

Crittenden in 2019
Personal information
Born	(1994-08-03) August 3, 1994 (age 30) Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Education	Utica High School Syracuse University
Height	6 ft 2 in
Weight	168 lbs
Sport
Country	United States
Sport	Track and field
Event(s)	110 m hurdles
College team	Syracuse Orange
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)	100 m: 10.78 (Šamorín 2020) 110 m H: 12.93 (Eugene 2024)
Medal record Men's athletics Representing the  United States Pan American Games Silver 2019 Lima 110 m hurdles NACAC Championships Gold 2022 Freeport 110 m hurdles

Freddie Crittenden III is an American athlete born on August 3, 1994. He is known for his speed in the 110 metres hurdles race. Freddie has won several important medals, including a silver medal at the 2019 Pan American Games. He is one of the top hurdlers in the United States.

Freddie's Hurdles Journey

Freddie Crittenden started his journey in track and field at Utica High School in Michigan. After high school, he went on to run for Syracuse University.

College Years

During his time at Syracuse, Freddie was a very successful student-athlete. He was named an All-American four times, which means he was recognized as one of the best college athletes in the country. He also earned a spot on the All-ACC team six times, showing his consistent performance.

Becoming a Pro Athlete

After college, Freddie continued to train hard in Phoenix, Arizona. For a while, he was not sponsored by a big sports company. This meant he had to work a full-time job to support himself while also training. He worked for a non-profit organization that helped with after-school care.

In 2024, Freddie received a special donation of $10,000. This money came from a program called "Adopt an Athlete" by USATF. It helped him pay for training, healthcare, and travel for competitions. Later in July 2024, his hard work paid off when he signed a contract with Adidas, a major sports brand.

Freddie achieved a huge goal in 2024. He finished second at the US Olympic Trials in the 110m hurdles. This amazing performance earned him his first spot on the United States Olympic team, heading to Paris! In December 2024, it was announced that Freddie would join the first season of Grand Slam Track. This is a new and exciting track league started by the famous sprinter Michael Johnson.

Life Outside the Track

Freddie Crittenden comes from a big family. He has seven siblings. He is married to Tor Hawley Crittenden. In July 2024, Freddie and his wife welcomed their daughter into the world.

Amazing Achievements

Freddie Crittenden has set some impressive records in the 110 meters hurdles. These are the fastest times ever run on certain tracks.

As of September 14, 2024, Freddie holds these track records for the 110 meters hurdles: