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Ramon Miller

Personal information
Born	(1987-02-17) 17 February 1987 (age 38) Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas
Education	Dickinson State University
Height	1.70 m
Weight	67 kg
Sport
Country	Bahamas
Sport	Athletics
Event(s)	4 × 400 m Relay
Medal record Olympic Games Gold 2012 London 4 × 400 m relay Silver 2008 Beijing 4 × 400 m relay Commonwealth Games Silver 2018 Gold Coast 4 × 400 m relay Bronze 2010 Delhi 400 m World Relay Championships Silver 2014 Nassau 4 × 400 m relay Silver 2015 Nassau 4 × 400 m relay Pan American Games Bronze 2011 Guadalajara 400 m CAC Championships Gold 2011 Mayagüez 4 × 400 m relay Silver 2008 Cali 4 × 400 m relay Silver 2011 Mayagüez 400 m NACAC Championships Silver 2015 Costa Rica 4 × 400 m relay CAC Junior Championships (U20) Bronze 2006 Port of Spain 4 × 400 m relay CARIFTA Games Junior (U20) Gold 2005 Bacolet, Tobago 800 m

Ramon Salomon Miller is a talented sprinter from the Bahamas. He was born in Nassau, Bahamas, on February 17, 1987. Ramon is famous for winning medals in big international track and field events. In 2020, he was honored by being added to the Hall of Fame at Dickinson State University, where he used to compete.

Ramon Miller's Amazing Running Career

Early Success and Olympic Medals

Ramon Miller has achieved a lot in his running career. He was part of the Bahamian team that won a silver medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. This was for the men's 4 × 400 meter relay race. In this event, four runners each run 400 meters.

College Achievements

Before his Olympic success, Ramon was a star athlete at Dickinson State University. During his four years there, he won nine national championships in track and field. These championships were organized by the NAIA. In his final NAIA national meet, he was named the most outstanding performer. He won the 400-meter dash and helped his relay teams win titles too.

More International Medals

Ramon continued to win medals on the world stage. In 2010, he earned a bronze medal at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi, India. The next year, he won another bronze medal at the 2011 Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico.

His biggest achievement came at the 2012 London Olympics. Ramon and his Bahamian 4 × 400 meter relay team won a gold medal! They beat the strong team from the USA and set a new national record for the Bahamas. Ramon ran the final part of the race, known as the anchor leg, to secure the gold.

Life After the Olympics

Joining the Police Force

In 2020, Ramon Miller started a new chapter in his life. He became a member of the Royal Bahamas Police Force. This shows his dedication to serving his country in a different way.

Home and Utilities

After his Olympic win, Ramon was given land by the government to build a home. However, he faced challenges getting his new home connected to water and electricity. This was a difficult time for him. Luckily, in 2023, his home was finally connected to these important services. He shared how happy he was, saying, "I feel like I’m part of the country now."

Ramon Miller's Key Achievements

Year	Competition	Venue	Position	Event	Notes
Representing  Bahamas
2003	CARIFTA Games (U-17)	Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago	6th (h)	800 m	2:09.82
2005	CARIFTA Games (U-20)	Bacolet, Trinidad and Tobago	1st	800 m	1:54.53
			8th	1500 m	4:13.41
2006	Central American and Caribbean Junior Championships (U-20)	Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago	4th	400 m	46.55
			3rd	4 × 400 m relay	3:09.09
	World Junior Championships	Beijing, China	13th (h)	4 × 400 m relay	3:10.71
2008	NACAC U-23 Championships	Toluca, México	9th (h)	400 m	48.78 A
2015	NACAC Championships	San José, Costa Rica	2nd	4 × 400 m relay	3:00.53
	World Championships	Beijing, China	—	4 × 400 m	DSQ

See also

In Spanish: Ramon Miller para niños