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Ronnie Ash

Olympian 2016

Athlete Bio 

Height

6'2"

Age

37

Hometown

Passaic, NJ

Education

Knightdale High School (Knightdale, N.C.) ‘08 University of Oklahoma ‘10, Sociology

Quick Facts
  • Son of Jeremy and Yolanda Baker
  • Has three sisters, Jada Baker, Kiara Turner and Shaniqua Harris
  • Holds high school program records in both the 110- and 300-meter hurdles, and competed in the high jump at Knightdale High School
  • Began hurdling in high school and was recruited to play basketball in college
  • Did not plan on attending college, but received an offer from Bethune-Cookman University
  • Transferred to the University of Oklahoma after his sophomore year
  • Aspires to pursue a career in social work and help children in need.
Olympic Experience
  • 1-time Olympian;
    • Olympic Games Rio de Janeiro 2016, 8th (110m Hurdles - Men)
World Championship Experience
  • Most recent: 2015 – (110m Hurdles - Men)
  • Years of participation: 110m Hurdles - Men 2015
  • Top finish: – 2015 (110m Hurdles - Men)

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