Jack Pierce (hurdler) facts for kids
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| Born | September 23, 1962 (age 62) Cherry Hill, New Jersey, U.S. |
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Jack Warren Pierce (born September 23, 1962 in Cherry Hill, New Jersey) is an American former hurdling athlete
Raised in Woodbury, New Jersey, he graduated Woodbury High School in 1980. He attended the Morgan State University on a track scholarship.
He stands 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) and during his Olympic competition he weighed 185 pounds (84 kg). At the 1991 World Championships, Pierce placed second behind Greg Foster, and at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Pierce finished third. Jack's personal best time was 12.94 seconds.
He was coached by Norman Tate, a former triple jumper who competed at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics.
As of 14 September 2024, he holds the track record for 110 metres hurdles for Numazu, Japan. On 3 May 1996 he ran 13.33 seconds with a following wind of 0.2 m/s.
Pierce and his family have been residents of Lumberton Township, New Jersey.
See also
In Spanish: Jack Pierce (atleta) para niños
