Terrence Trammell facts for kids
Trammell at the 2007 World Championships
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| Born | November 23, 1978 (age 46) Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
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Terrence Trammell (born November 23, 1978) is a retired American track and field athlete. He was an amazing hurdler. Terrence won silver medals in the 110-meter hurdles at two Olympic Games. He also earned three silver medals at the World Championships.
Terrence was born in Atlanta, Georgia. When he was in high school, Track & Field News named him the Male High School Athlete of the Year in 1997. He went to the University of South Carolina. There, he trained with coach Curtis Frye. He also trained with Olympic gold medalist Allen Johnson for many years. Terrence was a top college athlete. He won NCAA championships in both indoor and outdoor track in 1999 and 2000.
He qualified for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. However, he had to stop competing because of a hamstring injury. Terrence Trammell retired from the sport in 2015. He trained in Atlanta with his high school coach, Napoleon Cobb. Terrence is also a member of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity. Today, he works as an assistant track and field coach at Pace Academy in Atlanta. In 2021, he was honored by being elected into the National Track and Field Hall of Fame.
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Terrence Trammell's Best Performances
Terrence Trammell was known for his speed and skill in hurdling. Here are some of his fastest times:
| Event | Time | Location | Date |
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| 100 m | 10.04 seconds | Durham | June 2, 2000 |
| 200 m | 20.74 seconds | Gainesville | January 1, 1998 |
| 110 m hurdles | 12.95 seconds | New York | June 2, 2007 |
Major Achievements and Medals
Terrence Trammell won many medals throughout his career. He was a consistent performer in major competitions.
Olympic Games Medals
- 2000 Sydney: Silver medal in 110 m hurdles
- 2004 Athens: Silver medal in 110 m hurdles
World Championships Medals
- 2003 Paris: Silver medal in 110 m hurdles
- 2007 Osaka: Silver medal in 110 m hurdles
- 2009 Berlin: Silver medal in 110 m hurdles
World Indoor Championships Medals
- 2001 Lisbon: Gold medal in 60 m hurdles
- 2006 Moscow: Gold medal in 60 m hurdles
- 2006 Moscow: Bronze medal in 60 m
- 2010 Doha: Silver medal in 60 m hurdles
Universiade Medals
- 1999 Palma de Mallorca: Gold medal in 110 m hurdles
- 1999 Palma de Mallorca: Gold medal in 4 × 100 m relay
See also
In Spanish: Terrence Trammell para niños
