Leroy Burrell

Leroy Burrell
Burrell in 2019
Personal information
Full nameLeroy Russel Burrell
Born (1967-02-21) February 21, 1967
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight180 lb (82 kg)
Sport
SportTrack and field
Event(s)Sprints and long jump
College teamHouston Cougars (1985-1990)
ClubSanta Monica Track Club
Coached byTom Tellez
Retired1998
Achievements and titles
Personal bests
  • 60 m: 6.48 s (1991)
  • 100 m: 9.85 s (1994)
  • 200 m: 20.12 s (1992)
  • Long jump: 8.37 m (1989)
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
1992 Barcelona4 × 100 m relay
World Championships
1991 Tokyo4 × 100 m relay
1993 Stuttgart4 × 100 m relay
1991 Tokyo100 m
Goodwill Games
1990 Seattle100 m
1994 St. Petersburg100 m
World Cup
1989 Barcelona100 m

Leroy Russel Burrell (born February 21, 1967) is an American former track and field athlete, who twice set the world record for the 100 m sprint.

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