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, born on July 31, 1966, is a retired American runner. He was a middle-distance runner, meaning he ran races like the 1500 meters. This is a bit shorter than a mile! Terrance proudly ran for the United States. He competed in the 1992 Summer Olympics. He also took part in three World Championships in a row.
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Terrance Herrington's Running Career
Terrance Herrington was a talented athlete. He specialized in the 1500-meter race. This race is often called the "metric mile." It requires both speed and endurance.
Early Competitions
Terrance started competing in big events in 1989. He ran in the Universiade in West Germany. He also competed in the World Cup in Spain that same year.
World Championships and Olympics
Terrance represented the United States many times. He competed in the World Indoor Championships in Spain. Later that year, he was at the World Championships in Japan.
In 1992, Terrance achieved a big dream. He ran in the Olympic Games in Barcelona, Spain. This is a huge honor for any athlete! He competed in the 1500-meter race.
He continued to compete at the highest level. He was at the World Championships in Germany.
Pan American Games Medal
One of Terrance's biggest achievements came in 1995. He competed in the Pan American Games in Argentina. There, he won a silver medal in the 1500 meters! This means he came in second place. It was a very proud moment for him and his country.
Later in 1995, he also competed in his third World Championships in Sweden.
Terrance Herrington's Best Times
Athletes always try to run their fastest. These are Terrance Herrington's personal best times for different races:
Outdoor Races
- 800 meters – 1 minute, 46.12 seconds (in Borlänge, 1995)
- 1500 meters – 3 minutes, 35.77 seconds (in Monaco, 1991)
- One mile – 3 minutes, 53.64 seconds (in Eugene, 1995)
- 3000 meters – 8 minutes, 10.88 seconds (in New York, 1995)
Indoor Races
- 1500 meters – 3 minutes, 41.98 seconds (in Birmingham, 1993)
- One mile – 3 minutes, 56.89 seconds (in Fairfax, 1995)
