NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Tyree Washington

Tyree Washington (born: August 28, 1974) in Riverside, California, United States of America is an African American athlete. August 28 is the 240th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (241st in leap years), with 125 days remaining. ... 1974 is a common year starting on Tuesday (click on link for calendar). ... Riverside is the county seat of Riverside County, California, United States. ... African Americans, also known as Afro-Americans or black Americans, are an ethnic group in the United States of America whose ancestors, usually in predominant part, were indigenous to Sub-Saharan and West Africa. ... An athlete is a person possessing above average physical skills (strength, agility, and endurance) and thus seen suitable for physical activities, in particular, contests. ...

He attended both La Sierra High School and San Bernardino Valley Community College. La Sierra High School is located in Riverside, CA. The school mascot is the Eagle. ...

He is currently coached by Antonio Pettigrew who ran alongside Tyree, Michael Johnson and Jerome Young in breaking the 4 x 400 metre relay world record in 1998 with a time of 2 minutes 54.2 seconds. Antonio Pettigrew was a 2000 Olympic Gold medalist in the Mens 4x400 meter relay for the United States. ... Michael Johnson at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney. ... Jerome Young (born: August 14, 1976) in Fort Worth, Texas, United States of America, is a sprint athlete. ... The metre, or meter, is the basic unit of length in the International System of Units (SI: SystÃ¨me International dUnitÃ©s). ... During a relay race, members of a team take turns swimming or running (usually with a baton) parts of a circuit or performing a certain action. ... A world record is the best performance in a certain discipline, usually a sports event. ... 1998 is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean. ... This article contains information that has not been verified. ... The second (symbol s) is a unit for time, and one of seven SI base units. ...

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Categories: Sportspeople stubs | 1974 births | American track and field athletes | U.S. sprinters 1997 is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The 6th World Championships in Athletics, under the auspices of the International Association of Athletics Federations, were held at the Olympic Stadium, Athens, Greece between August 1 and August 10. ... The Acropolis in central Athens, one of the most important landmarks in world history. ... A bronze medal is a medal awarded to the third place finisher of contests (typically athletics competitions) such as the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, etc. ... A gold medal will generally represent the highest award for achievement in a non-military field, with no restriction on eligibility. ... 2003(MMIII) is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The 9th World Championships in Athletics, under the auspices of the International Association of Athletics Federations, were held from August 23 to August 31, 2003 in the Stade de France in Saint Denis, Paris, France. ... The Eiffel Tower has become a symbol of Paris throughout the world. ... A silver medal is a medal awarded to the second place finisher of contests (typically athletics competitions) such as the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, etc. ... The 9th IAAF World Indoor Championships in Athletics were held in the National Indoor Arena, Birmingham,UK between 14 March and 16 March 2003. ... The city from above Centenary Square. ... Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location within the UK Official language English de facto Capital London de facto Largest city London Area - Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 kmÂ² Population - Total (mid-2004) - Density Ranked 1st UK 50. ...