Tim Montgomery facts for kids
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| Born | January 28, 1975 Gaffney, South Carolina, U.S. |
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| Height | 5 ft 10 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 160 lbs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Track and field | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | 100-meter dash | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| College team | Blinn Buccaneers Norfolk State Spartans |
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| Personal best(s) | 100m : 9.92 (Indianapolis 1997) 200m : 20.52 (Osaka 1999) |
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Timothy Montgomery (born January 28, 1975) is an American former track and field athlete. He was a very fast sprinter who focused on the 100-meter dash. He won many medals, including Olympic gold.
In 2002, he set a new world record for the 100-meter dash. However, this record was later removed in 2005 because of rules violations. After his career in sports, he faced some challenges.
Montgomery earned his first big medal at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. He won a silver medal in the 4 × 100-meter relay race. He also won a bronze medal in the 100 meters at the 1997 World Championships. In 1999, he helped the United States team win a gold medal in the relay at the World Championships. He also won Olympic gold with the American relay team at the 2000 Summer Olympics.
His fastest official time for the 100 meters is 9.92 seconds. This makes him a sub-10 second sprinter, which is very fast.
Becoming a Sprinter
Tim Montgomery was born in Gaffney, South Carolina. When he was younger, he played basketball and football. Later, he decided to try track and field.
He went to Blinn College in Brenham, Texas. In 1994, he moved to Norfolk State University. This university in Norfolk was known for its excellent track program. While in college, Tim competed in many junior track events. He did very well in both sprint and relay races.
Olympic and World Races
Tim did not qualify for the individual 100 meters at the 1996 Summer Olympics. But he did run in the heats for the 4 × 100-meter relay team. This team won a silver medal.
In 1997, he competed in his first big international event. He won a bronze medal at the World Championships. He finished third behind another famous sprinter, Maurice Greene. Two years later, Tim placed sixth in the individual 100-meter final. However, he won a gold medal with the United States relay team.
Tim did not qualify for the individual 100 meters at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney. But he was an alternate runner for the relay team. In the final race, the United States team won the gold medal.
In September 2002, Tim Montgomery broke Maurice Greene's 100-meter world record. He ran the race in 9.78 seconds. This was a very exciting moment. However, this record was later removed because of rules violations.
After Athletics
In 2014, Tim Montgomery moved to Gainesville, Florida. He started a business there. His business helps young people and adults with athletic and sports training. The motto for his business is "Never Underestimate My Ability." This motto is also part of his business website name, NUMA Speed. It reminds people of his journey, including his successes and the challenges he faced.
Family Life
Tim Montgomery has four children. His son, Tim Jr., was born in June 2003. His daughter, Tymiah, born in 2001, is also a runner. She competes for the University of Florida Gators team.
