Michael Cherry (athlete)
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Michael Cherry (born March 23, 1995) is an Olympic Athlete who specializes in the 400 meters.[2] He was a member of the USA team in the 4 × 400 metres relay at the 2017 World Championships in Athletics in London, UK, placing second and receiving a silver medal.[3][4]
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Personal information | |
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Full name | Michael Cherry Jr. |
Nationality | American |
Born | (1995-03-23) March 23, 1995 (age 29) Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
Weight | 194 lb (88 kg) |
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Country | United States |
Sport | Track and field |
Event | Sprint |
College team | Florida State Seminoles LSU Tigers[1] |
Coached by | John Smith |
Achievements and titles | |
Personal best | 400 m: 44.03 (Brussels 2021) 600 m: 1:14.36 (Carolina 2023) |
Medal record |
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He represented the United States at the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics, finishing 4th in the 400 meters and winning gold in the 4 x 400 meters relay, running first for the United States in the event final.