Michael Cherry (athlete) facts for kids
Cherry at the 2018 IAAF Indoor World Track & field Championship
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| Nationality | American | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | March 23, 1995 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
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| Height | 6 ft 4 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 194 lb | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country | United States | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Track and field | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | Sprint | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| College team | Florida State Seminoles LSU Tigers |
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| Coached by | John Smith | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Personal best(s) | 400 m: 44.03 (Brussels 2021) 600 m: 1:14.36 (Carolina 2023) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Michael Cherry (born March 23, 1995) is an amazing American athlete. He is known for his speed in track and field, especially in the 400-meter race. Michael has won many medals for the United States, including a gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics.
He was part of the USA team that won a silver medal in the 4 × 400 meters relay at the 2017 World Championships in Athletics in London, UK. At the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, he finished 4th in the individual 400 meters race. He then helped his team win gold in the 4 x 400 meters relay, running the first part of the race.
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Michael's Top Achievements
Michael Cherry has competed in many big events around the world. He has won several gold and silver medals for his country.
Olympic Games Success
- 2020 Tokyo Olympics: Michael won a gold medal in the 4 × 400 meters relay. This was a huge win for him and his team! He also placed 4th in the individual 400 meters race, which is a fantastic achievement.
World Championships Medals
Michael has shown his talent at the World Championships, winning multiple medals:
- 2019 World Championships (Doha, Qatar): He won two gold medals!
- One gold was in the men's 4 × 400 meters relay.
- The other gold was in the mixed 4 × 400 meters relay, where both male and female athletes run together.
- 2017 World Championships (London, UK): Michael earned a silver medal in the 4 × 400 meters relay.
World Indoor Championships
Michael has also done very well in indoor track events:
- 2018 World Indoor Championships (Birmingham, UK): He won two silver medals!
- One silver was in the individual 400 meters race.
- The other silver was in the 4 × 400 meters relay.
Other Important Races
- 2019 Pan American Games (Lima, Peru): Michael won a silver medal in the 4 × 400 meters relay.
- 2018 NACAC Championships (Toronto, Canada): He helped his team win a gold medal in the 4 × 400 meters relay.
- 2016 NACAC U23 Championships (San Salvador, El Salvador): He won a gold medal in the 4 × 400 meters relay and a silver medal in the 400 meters race.
- 2014 World Junior Championships (Eugene, United States): Early in his career, Michael won a gold medal in the 4 × 400 meters relay.
See also
In Spanish: Michael Cherry para niños
