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) | 100 m : 9.92 (Indianapolis 1997) 200 m : 20.52 (Osaka 1999) |
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Timothy Montgomery (born January 28, 1975) is a former American track and field sprinter. He was known for his speed in the 100-meter dash. In 2002, he set a world record of 9.78 seconds. However, in 2005, this record and others were removed due to rules violations.
Montgomery earned an Olympic silver medal in the 4 × 100-meter relay at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. He won a bronze medal in the 100 meters at the 1997 World Championships. He also helped the United States team win a relay gold medal at the 1999 World Championships. At the 2000 Summer Olympics, he won another Olympic gold with the American relay team. His official best time for the 100 meters is 9.92 seconds, which means he was a sub-10 second sprinter.
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Tim Montgomery's Early Life and Training
Born in Gaffney, South Carolina, Tim Montgomery first played basketball and football. He later decided to try track and field. At Gaffney High School, he became a state champion in the 200 meters during his senior year.
College Athletics Journey
Montgomery attended Blinn College in Brenham, Texas. In 1994, he moved to Norfolk State University in Norfolk. Norfolk State was well-known for its strong track program. While in college, he competed in many junior track events. He performed very well in both sprint and relay races.
Becoming a Top Sprinter
Tim Montgomery did not qualify for the individual 100 meters at the 1996 Summer Olympics. However, he ran in the heats for the 4 × 100-meter relay team in Atlanta. That team later won a silver medal.
First Major Competitions
In 1997, Montgomery competed in his first big international tournament. He won a bronze medal at the World Championships, finishing third. Two years later, he placed sixth in the individual 100-meter final. But he did win a gold medal with the United States relay team.
Olympic Success and World Record
Montgomery did not qualify for the individual 100 meters at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney. Still, he ran as an alternate in the heats for the relay event. In the final, the United States team won the gold medal. In September 2002, Montgomery broke the 100-meter world record. He ran it in 9.78 seconds. However, this record was later removed due to rules violations.
Life After Running
In 2014, Tim Montgomery moved to Gainesville, Florida. There, he started a business focused on athletic and sports training. This business helps both young people and adults.
NUMA Speed Business
The motto for his business is "Never Underestimate My Ability." This motto is part of the business website name, NUMA Speed. It reflects his journey, including his successes and challenges.
Family Life
Tim Montgomery has children. His son, Tim Jr., was born in June 2003. His daughter, Tymiah, born in 2001, is also a runner for the University of Florida Gators. He married Jamalee Montgomery in October 2009.
See also
In Spanish: Tim Montgomery para niños
