Tony Sharpe facts for kids
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's athletics | ||
Representing  Canada |
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| Olympic Games | ||
| Bronze | 1984 Los Angeles | 4×100 m relay |
| Commonwealth Games | ||
| Silver | 1982 Brisbane | 4×100 m relay |
| Universiade | ||
| Silver | 1983 Edmonton | 4 x 100 m relay |
| Pacific Conference Games | ||
| Gold | 1981 Christchurch | 4x100 m relay |
| Pan American Junior Championships | ||
| Bronze | 1980 Sudbury | 100 metres |
| Bronze | 1980 Sudbury | 4x100 m relay |
Anthony Sharpe (born 28 June 1961) is a former sprinter from Canada. He was born in Jamaica. Anthony won a bronze medal at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. This was for the 4 x 100 metres relay race. He also reached the final in the 100 metres event at those same Olympics.
In 1982, he set a Canadian record. He ran the 200 metres in 20.22 seconds. His fastest time in the 100 metres was 10.19 seconds. Anthony also earned a silver medal at the 1982 Commonwealth Games. This was also for the 4 x 100 metres relay. He competed in the first ever World Championships in Athletics in 1983.
Coaching Career
Anthony Sharpe is now a successful coach. In 2014, he received a special award. It was the Gerry Swan Development Coach of the Year Award. This award came from Athletics Canada.
He is the head coach of the Speed Academy Athletics Club. This club is located in Pickering, Ontario. Anthony started the club in 2006. Before that, he worked in sales. The Speed Academy has helped many athletes. Many of them have joined Canada's national team. In 2015, eleven athletes from his club represented Canada. They competed in international events. Sharpe has also helped over thirty athletes get scholarships. His own twin daughters are among them.
One famous athlete Anthony Sharpe has coached is Andre De Grasse. Andre De Grasse is an Olympic Gold medalist.
Sharpe has also been a coach for Canadian national teams. He was the sprints and relay coach. He worked with the 2013 World Youth Championships team. He also coached the 2014 World Junior Championships team. In 2015, he coached the World Youth Championships team again.
Personal Life
Anthony Sharpe is married to Colene Taffe. She was also a sprinter. They have three children together. Their names are Mitchell, Taylor, and Sommer Sharpe.
Overcoming Challenges
Anthony Sharpe faced a challenge in his sports career. This happened during an inquiry in 1989. He spoke about his past choices. After this, he was not allowed to receive federal funding for a while.
He admitted to making certain choices when he was a student. He was part of the Clemson Tigers track and field team back then. His ban from federal funding was lifted in 2012. This meant he could coach at the national and Olympic levels again.
When he was allowed to coach again, a mediator named Larry Banack wrote about him. Banack said that Anthony showed he was truly sorry. He also showed great passion for track and field. He was dedicated to promoting sport without unfair advantages. The mediator believed Anthony was sincere. He felt it was right for such a talented person to continue his career. This would help the whole sports community.
See also
In Spanish: Tony Sharpe para niños
