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Encyclopedia > Aleen Bailey

Aleen Bailey (born November 25, 1980, in St. Mary, Jamaica) is a track and field sprint specialist competing internationally for Jamaica. She competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics and won the gold medal as a member of the 4 x 100 meter relay team. November 25 is the 329th (in leap years the 330th) day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1980 is a leap year starting on Tuesday. ... The 2004 Summer Olympics, formally known as the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad, were the 26th Summer Olympic Games. ...


Bailey graduated from the University of South Carolina where she competed during her Junior and Senior season after transferring from Barton County Community College. The University of South Carolina (also known as USC, South Carolina, or simply Carolina) is a public, coeducational, research university. ...


In the 2003 NCAA Outdoor track and field championships, Bailey won the 100 meters and 200 meters, both times defeating heavily favored Muna Lee of LSU. She was also a member of the 4 x 100 meter championship team at the 2002 outdoor championships. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA, often said NC-Double-A) is a voluntary association of about 1200 institutions, conferences, organizations and individuals that organizes the athletics programs of many colleges and universities in the United States. ... Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, or simply Louisiana State University or LSU is a public university located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and the main campus of the Louisiana State University System. ...


Bailey competed for her native Jamaica at the 2004 Summer Olympics where she placed 5th in the 100 meters and 4th at the 200 meters. She teamed with 200 meter champion Veronica Campbell, Tayna Lawrence, and Sherone Simpson to win the 4 x 100 meter relay. The Womens 100 m at the 2004 Summer Olympics as part of the athletics program were held at the Athens Olympic Stadium on August 20 and August 21. ... The Womens 200 m at the 2004 Summer Olympics as part of the athletics program were held at the Athens Olympic Stadium between August 23 and August 25 Event Summary Qualifying There were seven heats in round one from where the first four home in each progressed to the... Veronica Campbell (born May 15, 1982) is a Track and Field sprint athlete, competing internationally for Jamaica. ... Tayna Lawrence (born September 17, 1975 in Spanish Town, Jamaica) is a Track and Field sprint athlete, competing internationally for Jamaica. ... Sherone Simpson (born August 12, 1984) is a track and field sprint athlete, competing internationally for Jamaica. ... The Womens 4 x 100 m relay races at the 2004 Summer Olympics as part of the athletics program were held at the Athens Olympic Stadium on August 26 and August 27. ...


Bailey trains in Columbia, South Carolina under Curtis Frye. South Carolina Statehouse Columbia is the capital of South Carolina. ... Curtis Frye (born October 20, 1951 in Vass, North Carolina) is the head coach for the University of South Carolina Track and Field teams. ...


Bailey is the sister of the reggae star Capleton. This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ...


External link

  • Bailey's biography at uscsports.com

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Aleen Bailey - Facts, Information, and Encyclopedia Reference article (206 words)
Aleen Bailey (born November 25, 1980, in Saint Mary, Jamaica) is a track and field sprint specialist competing internationally for Jamaica.
Bailey graduated from the University of South Carolina where she competed during her Junior and Senior season after transferring from Barton County Community College.
Bailey competed for her native Jamaica at the 2004 Summer Olympics where she placed 5th in the 100 meters and 4th at the 200 meters.
Olympic gold medallist Aleen Bailey in the house - JAMAICAOBSERVER.COM (857 words)
Bailey told the teen writers that she appreciated the warm reception from the Jamaican crowd this past Heroes' weekend, saying that the appreciation shown by Jamaicans all over the island was overwhelming.
Bailey, 24, who is from the parish of St Mary, participated in her first Olympic games, held in Athens in August, where she was instrumental in keeping the vibes going in the Jamaican camp.
Bailey said she was very impressed with what she saw at the Observer during her tour and pleaded with the TeenAge writers to make good use of the opportunities afforded by the Observer.
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