Anthony Romaniw
Anthony Michael Romaniw (born September 15, 1991 in Hamilton, Ontario) is a Canadian track and field athlete competing in the middle-distance events, predominantly the 800m event.[2][3] He competed in the 800 metres at the 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto, where he finished 15th.[2] He represented his country at the 2016 Summer Olympics without reaching the semifinals.
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 15, 1991 Hamilton, Ontario |
| Education | University of Guelph[1] Dartmouth College |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Weight | 80 kg (180 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Canada |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | 800 metres |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | 800 = 1:45.60 |
At St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School, Romaniw was a four sport star in track and cross country where he was the MVP on both teams, badminton and was the captain of the hockey team three times. He ran two years at Dartmouth College[4] before moving back home to finish at the University of Guelph.
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing Canada | |||||
| 2010 | World Junior Championships | Moncton, Canada | 12th (h) | 800 m | 1:49.26 |
| 2013 | Universiade | Kazan, Russia | 7th | 800 m | 1:49.04 |
| World Championships | Moscow, Russia | 34th (h) | 800 m | 1:47.98 | |
| 2015 | Pan American Games | Toronto, Canada | 15th (h) | 800 m | 1:56.55 |
| 2016 | Olympic Games | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 27th (h) | 800 m | 1:47.59 |
References
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