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Height
6'2"
Age
36
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)
