Woodrow Wilson High School (Portsmouth, Va.) ‘04 East Carolina University
Personal
Son of Owen Eugene and Brenda Merritt...Has one sister, Antionesha...In 2007, became the ninth man ever to break the 44-second barrier in the men's 400-meter...As a high school senior, ran what was then the second-fastest indoor 400 time ever in 44.93...Turned professional at age 18 following his freshman indoor season at East Carolina University...Interests include traveling.