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Athlete Bio
Height
6'3"
Hometown
Denver, CO
Education
East High School (Denver, Colo.) '00 Howard University '04, Marketing
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Sport: Track and Field
Event: 110-meter Hurdles
Height: 6-3
Weight: 210
DOB: 4/24/1982
Birthplace: Denver, Colo.
Hometown: Kissimmee, Fla.
High School: East High School (Denver, Colo.) ‘00
College: Howard University ’04, Marketing
Birthplace: Denver, Colo.
Hometown: Kissimmee, Fla.
High School: East High School (Denver, Colo.) ‘00
College: Howard University ’04, Marketing
Olympic Highlights:
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Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, bronze (110-meter hurdles)
Career Highlights:
- 2008 USA Indoor champ
- Two-time NCAA All American
- 2007 USA Outdoor Champs, 3rd
Personal: Son of David Oliver and Brenda Chambers…Has two siblings, Lee and Eboni…Has one son, Dawson…Was a two-sport athlete at Howard University, competing in both track and field, and football.
More:
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