William Reed (athlete)

For Marshallese sprinter, see William Reed (sprinter, born 2005).
William Reed
Personal information
Nationality American
Born (1970-04-01) April 1, 1970 (age 54)
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg)
Sport
SportTrack and field
Event(s)200 metres, 400 metres
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)200 m: 20.86 (Winter Park 1987)
400 m: 45.17 (Tucson 1987)
Medal record
Men's Athletics
Representing the  United States
World Junior Championships
Gold medal – first place 1986 Athens 4×400 m relay
Pan American Junior Championships
Gold medal – first place 1986 Winter Park 4×100 m relay

William Reed (born April 1, 1970) is a former American sprinter. After a heralded prep career at Central High School in Philadelphia,[1] Reed endeavored upon a prosperous career in hospitality. He holds world best for his age group in the 300m at U15 and U16 levels with 34.58 and 33.19 seconds indoor respectively.[citation needed]

In 1987, Reed set a World Best in the Youth ranks in the 400 metres.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Fleet Fifteen Central Sophomore William Reed's Potential Compared To Carl Lewis". Daily News. February 11, 1986. Archived from the original on December 21, 2015.
  2. ^ "Racing To The Head Of His Class". Sports Illustrated. February 2, 1987. Archived from the original on April 10, 2013.
Records
Preceded by Boys' World Youth Best Holder, 400 metres
20 June 1987 – 2 September 1995 		Next:
United States Obea Moore


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