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LaRon Bennett

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LaRon Bennett
Personal information
Birth nameLaRon Bennett Jr.
Born (1982-11-25) November 25, 1982 (age 41)
Sport
Country United States
SportAthletics
EventSprinting / Hurdling
Medal record
Pan American Games
Silver medal – second place 2007 Rio de Janeiro 4x400 m
Bronze medal – third place 2007 Rio de Janeiro 400 m hurdles

LaRon Bennett (born November 25, 1982) is an American former athlete who competed in sprints and hurdles.[1][2]

A native of Brunswick, Georgia, Bennett attended Glynn Academy and the University of Georgia. He was a captain and three-time All-American on the University of Georgia's track team. His specialist event was the 400 meters hurdles.[3]

Bennett won gold in the 400 meters hurdles at the 2007 NACAC Championships and bronze at the 2007 Pan American Games, where he was also a member of the silver medal-winning 4 x 400 meters relay team.[4]

In 2008, Bennett qualified to compete in hurdles at the IAAF World Athletics Final in Stuttgart.[5]

Bennett finished sixth in the 400 meters hurdles at the 2010 USA Track and Field Championships.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "One Last Hurdle to Clear for Drake Track Coach LaRon Bennett Jr.'s Dream to Come True". WOI-DT. June 17, 2016.
  2. ^ "Bennett Qualifies". The Atlanta Constitution. May 8, 2005.
  3. ^ "Catching Up With Professional Hurdler & Former Bulldog LaRon Bennett". University of Georgia Athletics. July 3, 2012.
  4. ^ "Cuban athletes shine as Sanchez fluffs lines". Reuters. 28 July 2007.
  5. ^ "IAAF-World Final Results Results". ESPN.com. September 13, 2008.
  6. ^ "LaRon Bennett". Glynn County Sports Hall of Fame.
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