James Carter (hurdler) facts for kids
Carter before race
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||
| Personal information | |||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born | May 7, 1978 Baltimore, Maryland, United States |
||||||||||||||||||||||
| Residence | Durham, North Carolina, United States | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 90 kg (198 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Athletics | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | 400 meter hurdles | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| College team | Hampton Pirates | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | Nike | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Medal record
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||
James Carter, born on May 7, 1978, is an amazing American athlete who specialized in the 400-meter hurdles race. He became famous for his incredible speed and skill over the hurdles. One of his biggest achievements was winning a silver medal at the 2005 World Championships, where he also set his personal best time of 47.43 seconds. This made him one of the fastest hurdlers ever! James was also a three-time United States champion and competed in the Olympic finals in 2000 and 2004, showing his consistent talent on the world stage.
Contents
Early Life and Challenges
James Carter was born in Baltimore, Maryland. From a young age, he loved competing in track and field events. When he was 12, James faced a big challenge. He was diagnosed with a rare condition called Myasthenia Gravis. This condition made it hard for him to run, walk, and even chew food.
Luckily, after surgery to remove a small growth from his chest, James was able to get back to his favorite sport. In high school, at Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High School, he became a star. He won many state championships in different events like sprints, hurdles, jumps, and relays. He was even named Gatorade Athlete of the Year for Maryland during his junior and senior years.
After high school, James went to Hampton University. There, he continued to excel in the 400-meter hurdles. He became a two-time national All-American, finishing seventh in 1998 and third in 1999 at the NCAA national championships. He also holds school records in the Triple Jump and for scoring the most points in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference meets.
Life Outside the Track
James Carter is the son of James Sr. and Marilyn Knight. He has two children, a daughter named Taleya and a son named Tamere. Today, James lives in New Jersey.
He is also a dedicated coach in North Carolina. James works with young athletes, helping them learn and grow in track and field. He has guided many young people to become national All-Americans at different levels, from age group competitions to high school and college.
Major Achievements
James Carter has an impressive list of accomplishments in his career:
- 2007 World Championships - fourth place
- 2007 USA Champion
- 2005 World Championships - silver medal
- 2004 IAAF World Athletics Final - second place
- 2004 Olympic Games - fourth place
- 2004 USA Champion
- 2002 IAAF World Cup - first place
- 2002 USA Champion
- 2002 IAAF Grand Prix Final - third place
- 2000 Olympic Games - fourth place
Personal Best Times
Here are James Carter's best times in various track events:
| Event | Best Time | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 metres | 6.74 (indoors) | Chapel Hill, NC | 9 February 2007 |
| 200 metres | 21.03 (indoors) | State College, PA | 31 January 2004 |
| 200 metres | 20.80 | Baltimore, MD | 17 April 1996 |
| 400 metres | 46.36 (indoors) | Fayetteville, AR | 10 February 2001 |
| 400 metres | 46.21 | Durham, NC | 7 April 2001 |
| 400 metres hurdles | 47.43 | Helsinki, Finland | 9 August 2005 |
| 800 metres | 1:53.50 | Gainesville, FL | 28 March 2003 |
More Information
- James Carter at World AthleticsLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
- James Carter's USATF bio
