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Athlete Bio#
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Height
6'0"
Age
41
Hometown
Little Rock, AR
Education
Joe T. Robinson High School (Little Rock, Ark.) ‘02 Jackson State ‘06, Criminal Justice
Quick Facts
- Son of Billie Tinsley
- Has two sisters, Marcey and Sarah
- Has one son, MyKayle
- Interests include race cars, and playing basketball and video games
- Won the 2006 NCAA outdoor 400-meter hurdles title, making him the first Jackson State University track athlete to win an NCAA Division I title
- JSU proclaimed June 15, 2006, “Michael Tinsley Day” and publicly recognized him and his family with a reception on campus.
Olympic Experience
- 2-time Olympian; 1-time Olympic medalist (1 silver)
- Olympic Games Rio de Janeiro 2016, 37th (400m Hurdles - Men)
- Olympic Games London 2012, silver (400m Hurdles - Men)
World Championship Experience
- Most recent: 2015 – 8th (400m Hurdles - Men)
- Years of participation: 400m Hurdles - Men 2015
- Top finish: 8th – 2015 (400m Hurdles - Men)
