William Reed (athlete)
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| Nationality |
 American | ||||||||||||||||||
| Born | April 1, 1970 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Track and field | ||||||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | 200 metres, 400 metres | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Personal best(s) |
200 m: 20.86 (Winter Park 1987) 400 m: 45.17 (Tucson 1987) | ||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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William Reed (born April 1, 1970) is a former American sprinter. After a heralded prep career at Central High School in Philadelphia,[1] Reed faded into obscurity. However, he holds world best for his age group in the 300m at U15 and U16 levels with 34.58 and 33.19 seconds indoor respectively.
In 1987, Reed set a World Best in the Youth ranks in the 400 metres.[2]
References
- ↑ "Fleet Fifteen Central Sophomore William Reed's Potential Compared To Carl Lewis". Daily News. February 11, 1986.
- ↑ "Racing To The Head Of His Class". Sports Illustrated. February 2, 1987.
External links
- William Reed profile at IAAF
| Records | ||
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| Preceded by Henry Thomas |
Boys' World Youth Best Holder, 400 metres 20 June 1987 – 2 September 1995 |
Next: Obea Moore |
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