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Encyclopedia > Andrew Rock

Andrew Rock (born January 23, 1982) is an American athlete who specializes in the 400 metre dash.He was born in Marshfield,Wisconsin, and graduated from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in 2004. He grew up in Stratford, Wisconsin, where he graduated from high school in 2000. He currently lives in La Crosse, Wisconsin and trains under University of Wisconsin-La Crosse coach Mark Guthrie January 23 is the 23rd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1982 (MCMLXXXII) is a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 400 m is a common track running event. ... Marshfield is the name of several places. ... State nickname: Badger State Official languages None Capital Madison Largest city Milwaukee Governor Jim Doyle (D) Senators Herb Kohl (D) Russ Feingold (D) Area  - Total  - % water Ranked 23rd 169,790 km² 17 Population  - Total (2000)  - Density Ranked 18th 5,453,896 38. ... The University of Wisconsin - La Crosse is a public university located in La Crosse, Wisconsin (pop. ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Stratford originally meant ford in a Roman street and is the name of several places. ... State nickname: Badger State Official languages None Capital Madison Largest city Milwaukee Governor Jim Doyle (D) Senators Herb Kohl (D) Russ Feingold (D) Area  - Total  - % water Ranked 23rd 169,790 km² 17 Population  - Total (2000)  - Density Ranked 18th 5,453,896 38. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... La Crosse is the name of several places in the United States of America: La Crosse, Florida La Crosse, Indiana La Crosse, Kansas La Crosse, Virginia La Crosse, Washington La Crosse, Wisconsin La Crosse County, Wisconsin La Crosse Township, Minnesota Also see Lacrosse (disambiguation), which lists other meanings. ... State nickname: Badger State Official languages None Capital Madison Largest city Milwaukee Governor Jim Doyle (D) Senators Herb Kohl (D) Russ Feingold (D) Area  - Total  - % water Ranked 23rd 169,790 km² 17 Population  - Total (2000)  - Density Ranked 18th 5,453,896 38. ... The University of Wisconsin - La Crosse is a public university located in La Crosse, Wisconsin (pop. ...


In the 2004 Olympic Games, he ran for the American 4 x 400 metres relay team in the heats, but not in the final. In the 2005 World Championships in Helsinki, he competed in 400 metres and won a silver medal, setting a new personal best of 44.35. (Redirected from 2004 Olympic Games) The Games of the XXVIII Olympiad, commonly known as the 2004 Summer Olympics were the 28th Summer Olympic Games. ... The 4 x 400 metres relay races at the 2004 Summer Olympics as part of the athletics program were held at the Athens Olympic Stadium on August 27 and August 28. ... The 10th IAAF World Championships in Athletics (August 6, 2005 – August 14, 2005) will once again be held in the Olympic Stadium, Helsinki, Finland the site of the first IAAF World Championships back in 1983. ... It has been suggested that Hietaniemi beach be merged into this article or section. ...


External

  • IAAF profile for Andrew Rock

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Track & Field News: In His Own Words - Andrew Rock (174 words)
Twenty-three-year-old 400 sprinter Andrew Rock was one of the revelations of the ’04 season.
Rock had drawn notice in ’03 when he raced 45.29 to win the NCAA Div.
It was clear Rock had wheels--and became clearer still when he improved to 45.23 at the Mt. SAC Relays last spring--but would a Div.
Marshfield News Herald - Rock's solid in relay semifinals (386 words)
Andrew Rock's dream of running in the Olympic Games came true Friday, and he passed the test with flying colors.
Rock's uncle, Peter Rock of Stratford, said he talked with Andrew a few hours after the race and that his nephew was ecstatic.
Rock said he understands the decision not to let him and Willie run because they did not finish in the top four at the U.S. Olympic Trials.
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