Roger Kingdom
American hurdler and Olympic gold medalist
Born
August 26th, 1962
63 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Competitor in the 110 meter hurdles, achieved notable success in the late 1980s. Secured two Olympic gold medals, first at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles and again at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul. Set a personal best time of 12.92 seconds in the event, showcasing remarkable speed and technique. Competed for the United States during his athletic career, representing the country in various international competitions.
Won gold in 110m hurdles at the 1984 Olympics
Won gold in 110m hurdles at the 1988 Olympics
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