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Jeremy Wariner

Wariner in 2006
Personal information
Born	(1984-01-31) January 31, 1984 (age 41) Irving, Texas, U.S.
Height	6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight	155 lb (70 kg)
Sport
Sport	Running
Event(s)	400 meters
Medal record Men's athletics Representing the  United States Olympic Games Gold 2004 Athens 400 m Gold 2004 Athens 4 × 400 m relay Gold 2008 Beijing 4 × 400 m relay Silver 2008 Beijing 400 m World Championships Gold 2005 Helsinki 400 m Gold 2005 Helsinki 4 × 400 m relay Gold 2007 Osaka 400 m Gold 2007 Osaka 4 × 400 m relay Gold 2009 Berlin 4 × 400 m relay Silver 2009 Berlin 400 m World Relay Championships Gold 2015 Nassau 4 × 400 m relay Continental Cup Gold 2010 Split 400 m Pan American Junior Championships Gold 2003 Bridgetown 4 × 400 m relay Silver 2003 Bridgetown 400 m

Jeremy Matthew Wariner (born January 31, 1984) is a retired American track athlete. He was a top runner in the 400-meter race. Jeremy won many medals in his career. These include four Olympic medals and six World Championships medals.

He is known for being one of the fastest 400-meter runners ever. His best time was 43.45 seconds. This made him one of the top runners in the world. Jeremy was born in Irving, Texas. He became famous after winning gold medals at the Athens 2004 Olympics.

Early Career Highlights

Jeremy Wariner went to Lamar High School in Arlington, Texas. He was great at many sports. People noticed his amazing speed early on. In 2002, he won state championships in both the 200-meter and 400-meter races.

College Success at Baylor

After high school, Jeremy went to Baylor University. There, he trained with coach Clyde Hart. Hart also coached the famous runner Michael Johnson. Jeremy quickly became a top college runner. In 2004, he won national titles in the 400 meters. This made him a favorite for the Olympics.

First Olympic Gold Medals

Jeremy made his first appearance at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens. He won two Olympic gold medals. One was for the individual 400-meter race. The other was for the U.S. 4 × 400-meter relay team. After these wins, he became a professional athlete. He continued to train with Clyde Hart.

Professional Running Career

In 2005, Jeremy won the 400-meter race at the USATF championship. He then won another gold medal at the Helsinki World Championships. He also helped the American team win gold in the 4 × 400-meter relay.

Setting New Records

In 2006, Jeremy improved his personal best in the 200-meter race. He also set a new best time of 43.62 seconds in the 400 meters. This happened at the Golden Gala Meet in Rome. He won all six of his 400-meter races in the ÅF Golden League that year.

In 2007, Jeremy continued to dominate the 400-meter event. At the Osaka World Championships, he ran the 400 meters in 43.45 seconds. This was his fastest time ever. It made him one of the fastest runners in history at that point.

Rivalry with LaShawn Merritt

In 2008, Jeremy changed coaches. This was a surprise because he had been very successful with Clyde Hart. He then competed in the USATF championship. He finished second in the 400 meters to LaShawn Merritt. This secured his spot on the U.S. Olympic team.

Wariner at the finish line of the 400 m sprint finals, 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics

At the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Jeremy aimed for gold. He qualified for the final easily. However, he won the silver medal in the 400 meters. LaShawn Merritt won the gold. Another American, David Neville, took the bronze. This meant the U.S. won all three medals in the 400 meters.

After the Olympics, Jeremy realized his mistake in changing coaches. He went back to training with Clyde Hart. In the 2009 World Championships, Jeremy again won silver in the 400 meters. LaShawn Merritt was first again. Jeremy did win a gold medal with the 4 × 400-meter relay team.

Later Career and Comeback Attempts

Jeremy was part of the U.S. 4 × 400-meter relay team for the 2012 London Olympics. He had not qualified for the individual 400-meter race. Sadly, he had to withdraw from the relay team due to a hamstring injury.

In 2013, Jeremy made a comeback. He won the 400 meters at the USA Indoor Track & Field Championships. He continued to compete in later years. In 2016, he ran a fast 44.96 seconds. This qualified him for the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials. However, he had to stop during his semifinal race due to injury.

Awards and Recognition

Jeremy Wariner has received several honors for his running career.

• In 2014, he was inducted into the Baylor Bears Hall of Fame.
• In 2016, he was inducted into the Texas Track and Field Coaches Hall of Fame.

Personal Life

Jeremy Wariner married Sarah Nichols in 2011. They have three children: Isabella, Lincoln, and Elijah. For a time, the Wariners owned a Jimmy John's restaurant in Dallas, Texas. Jeremy also worked there as a general manager.

Jeremy has also coached track and field. He was the head track coach at Parish Episcopal School in Dallas. In July 2023, he moved to Liberty Christian School (Argyle, Texas). There, he became the head track and cross country coach. He also works as their sports information and media coordinator.

Rankings

Experts from Track and Field News ranked Jeremy Wariner among the best 400-meter sprinters. He was ranked highly in the U.S. and the world from 2004 to 2013.

Images for kids

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  Wariner in 2006

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  Wariner at the finish line of the 400 m sprint finals, 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics

See also

In Spanish: Jeremy Wariner para niños