Joey Woody facts for kids
Joey Woody (born May 22, 1973) is an American athlete. He is known for competing in track and field, especially in the 400 meter hurdles race. Woody was born in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Early Life and College
Joey Woody went to Iowa City High School. After high school, he studied at the University of Northern Iowa. While at the university, he became a top athlete. In 1997, he won the NCAA championship in the 400-meter hurdles. This was a big achievement for him in college sports.
Athletic Career Highlights
Woody competed in many important track and field events. He was a hurdler, which means he ran over barriers during his races.
World Championships
In 1997, Joey Woody took part in the World Championships held in Athens. He had qualified for this event by placing third in the USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships.
He competed again in the 1999 World Championships in Seville. This time, he finished in sixth place, showing improvement. He also helped his team win a gold medal in the 4x400 meter relay at the 1999 World Championships. He ran the second part of the race in the semifinal round.
Olympic Trials
Joey Woody tried to qualify for the Olympics several times. In the 2000 US Olympic Trials, he finished fourth. This meant he just missed out on going to the 2000 Olympics. He also narrowly missed qualifying for the 2004 Olympics.
Silver Medal Success
His biggest achievement came at the 2003 World Championships in Paris. Woody reached the finals of the 400-meter hurdles. He won the silver medal, finishing second. The gold medal went to Félix Sánchez, who was the 2001 World Champion. This silver medal was the most successful moment in Joey Woody's running career.
Current Role
Today, Joey Woody is still involved in track and field. He works as the Director of Track and Field and Cross Country at the University of Iowa. He helps guide young athletes in their sports careers.
