DaBryan Blanton
DaBryan Blanton (born July 3, 1984) is an American sprint athlete. He attended the University of Oklahoma, where he was a three-time Big 12 champion in the 100 metres,[1] until 2005, when he decided to sign a professional contract with Nike.[2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality |  United States |
| Born | July 3, 1984 Forney, Texas |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | 155 lb (70 kg) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Running |
| Event(s) | Sprints |
| College team | Oklahoma Sooners |
| Club | Nike |
| Coached by | Shanon Atkinson |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | 100 m: 10.07 (Lincoln 2003) 200 m: 20.37 (Austin 2001) |
In his freshman season at Oklahoma, while still a junior athlete by IAAF standards, Blanton ran a 10.07 in the 100 metres, which at the time tied Stanley Floyd's American Junior Record.
A native of Forney, Texas, Blanton also played football in high school, and was ranked the No. 47 prospect in the nation by Rivals.com.[3]
References
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-05-23. Retrieved 2012-05-05.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- Blanton turns pro, inks deal with Nike
- Yahoo Sports: Rivals.com Ranking - Rivals100: The Rivals100 2002
External links
- DaBryan Blanton at World Athletics
- DyeStat profile for DaBryan Blanton
- USATF profile for DaBryan Blanton
- Oklahoma Sooners bio
| Records | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Clinton Davis |
Boys' World Youth Best Holder, 200 metres 12 May 2001 – 5 April 2003 |
Succeeded by Usain Bolt |
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