Reggie Witherspoon (sprinter) facts for kids
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| Birth name | Reginald Edwin Witherspoon | |||||||||||||
| Born | May 31, 1985 (age 40) | |||||||||||||
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Reginald Edwin "Reggie" Witherspoon was born on May 31, 1985, in Pasadena, California. He is a talented American sprinter. Reggie is best known for his amazing speed on the track. He has competed in many important races.
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Reggie's Early Life and College Years
Reggie Witherspoon started his running career early. He showed great promise as a young athlete. He attended the University of Florida for a time. Later, he continued his studies and athletic training at Baylor University. Both universities are known for their strong sports programs.
High School Achievements
Even in high school, Reggie was setting records. He held the Indoor National High School Record for the 400-meter race. He achieved this impressive feat in 2003. His time was 46.11 seconds. This record was set at the National Scholastic Indoor Championships in New York. It showed everyone he was a rising star.
Olympic Success
Reggie Witherspoon reached the peak of his career at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. He was part of the United States team. This team competed in the men's 4 × 400-meter relay race.
Winning Gold in Beijing
Reggie ran in the earlier races, called "heats." These heats help teams qualify for the final race. His strong performance helped the USA team advance. The team then went on to win the gold medal in the final. This made Reggie an Olympic gold medalist. It was a huge achievement for him and his country.
See also
In Spanish: Reggie Witherspoon para niños
