Terry Reese facts for kids

Terry Reese was born on June 20, 1967. He is an American athlete who used to compete in track and field. He was a specialist in hurdling, especially the 110-meter hurdles. This race involves running over ten barriers that are 110 meters apart.

Terry Reese had his best year in 1997. That year, he finished among the top three at the 1997 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. He also placed sixth in the final at the 1997 World Championships in Athletics. He ran his fastest race ever in Cologne, Germany, finishing in 13.22 seconds. In 1997, he was ranked ninth in the world for his event. He also reached the finals at national competitions in other years, finishing fourth in 1995 and sixth in both 2001 and 2002.

Early Life and Training

Terry Reese was born in Orlando, Florida. He went to North Carolina State University. There, he competed for their sports team, the NC State Wolfpack. His younger brother, Kelvin, also ran hurdles for the university.

During his time at college, Terry's best result was finishing seventh at the NCAA outdoor championships in his final year. He started working with a coach in 1995. This helped him improve his skills a lot.

Big Races and Achievements

Terry Reese competed in some very important international races. His most notable performance was at the World Championships.

World Championships

In 1997, Terry Reese represented the United States at the 1997 World Championships in Athletics. This major event took place in Athens, Greece. He competed in the 110-meter hurdles race. He finished sixth in the final, with a time of 13.30 seconds. This was a significant achievement for him on the world stage.