Terrance Herrington facts for kids
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| Born | July 31, 1966 Hartsville, South Carolina, United States |
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| Education | Clemson University | |||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 10.5 in | |||||||||||||
| Weight | 137 lb | |||||||||||||
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| Sport | Athletics | |||||||||||||
| Event(s) | 1500 m | |||||||||||||
| College team | Clemson Tigers | |||||||||||||
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Terrance Jerome Herrington was born on July 31, 1966. He is a retired American runner who was very good at middle-distance races. His main event was the 1500 meters. Terrance represented the United States in big competitions around the world. He competed in the 1992 Summer Olympics and three World Championships.
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Terrance Herrington's Running Career
Terrance Herrington competed for the United States in many important athletics events. He showed great skill in the 1500-meter race. This race is a middle-distance event, meaning it's longer than a sprint but shorter than a marathon.
Major Competitions
Terrance took part in several top international events. These included the Olympic Games and the World Championships in Athletics. He also competed in the Pan American Games.
- 1989: Terrance competed in the Universiade in West Germany. He also ran in the World Cup in Spain, finishing 7th in the 1500 meters.
- 1991: He participated in the World Indoor Championships in Spain. Later that year, he ran in the World Championships in Japan.
- 1992: Terrance represented the United States at the Olympic Games in Barcelona, Spain. This was a huge achievement for him.
- 1993: He competed again at the World Championships, which were held in Germany.
- 1995: This was a very successful year for Terrance. He won a silver medal at the Pan American Games in Argentina. He finished second in the 1500-meter race. He also competed in his third World Championships in Sweden.
Terrance Herrington's Best Times
Athletes often try to set their "personal bests," which are their fastest times in different races. Terrance Herrington achieved impressive personal bests during his career.
Outdoor Personal Bests
These are his fastest times in races held outdoors:
- 800 meters: 1 minute, 46.12 seconds (set in Borlänge in 1995)
- 1500 meters: 3 minutes, 35.77 seconds (set in Monaco in 1991)
- One mile: 3 minutes, 53.64 seconds (set in Eugene in 1995)
- 3000 meters: 8 minutes, 10.88 seconds (set in New York in 1995)
Indoor Personal Bests
These are his fastest times in races held indoors:
- 1500 meters: 3 minutes, 41.98 seconds (set in Birmingham in 1993)
- One mile: 3 minutes, 56.89 seconds (set in Fairfax in 1995)
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