Sterling Hinds facts for kids
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| Born | 31 October 1961 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
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| Country | Canada | |||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Sprint, football | |||||||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | 100 m, 4 × 100 m relay | |||||||||||||||||||
| College team | Washington Huskies | |||||||||||||||||||
| Team | Toronto Argonauts | |||||||||||||||||||
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Sterling Hinds is a Canadian athlete who was a fast runner (sprinter) and a football player. He was born on October 31, 1961. He won a bronze medal at the 1984 Olympic Games. He also played professional football for the Toronto Argonauts.
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Sterling Hinds: A Canadian Sports Star
Sterling Hinds was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. When he was young, he played ice hockey. He even played at a high level called Junior B. Later, he went to the University of Washington in the United States. He received a scholarship to play football there. He was a "tailback" for the Washington Huskies football team. He also competed in track and field events. A big moment for him with the Huskies was winning the 1982 Rose Bowl game. They played against the University of Iowa Hawkeyes.
Olympic Success in Running
At the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, Sterling Hinds achieved a great success. He won a bronze medal in the 4 × 100 metres relay race. He ran with his teammates Ben Johnson, Tony Sharpe, and Desai Williams. Their team finished the race in 38.70 seconds. This was a proud moment for Canada.
From Track to Football Field
After his time as a track athlete, Hinds signed with the Toronto Argonauts. This team plays in the Canadian Football League. He played in 8 games during 1984 and 1985. Unfortunately, a knee injury ended his football career early. After retiring from sports, Sterling Hinds became a realtor. He got his real estate license and now helps people buy and sell homes.
A Family of Athletes
Sterling Hinds comes from a family of talented athletes. His brothers, Doug and Jerry, were also members of the Canadian track team. His younger brother, Stuart, also became a Canadian national finalist in track. It seems speed and athletic talent run in the Hinds family!
See also
In Spanish: Sterling Hinds para niños
