Rafeeq Curry
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality |  Florida Seminoles[1] |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | Outdoor: 17.22 m (2008) Indoor: 16.88 (2008) |
Rafeeq Curry (born August 19, 1983, in
Florida Seminoles, and a graduate of Florida State University.[4]
Curry earned a spot on the U.S. team for the
U.S. Olympic Trials in Eugene, Oregon, with a best jump of 17.21 metres (56–6 ft).[5] He competed as a member of U.S. track and field team in the men's triple jump, along with his teammates Aarik Wilson and Kenta Bell. Curry performed the best jump at 16.88 metres from his third and last attempt, but fell short in his bid for the final, as he placed nineteenth overall in the qualifying rounds.[6]
References
- ^ a b c d "USATF – Rafeeq Curry". USA Track & Field. Retrieved January 7, 2013.
- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Rafeeq Curry". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved January 7, 2013.
- ^ "Four More Regional Times Record For Home Team At FSU Relays". WCTV Florida. March 29, 2008. Retrieved January 7, 2013.
- Florida Seminoles. Archived from the originalon February 16, 2013. Retrieved January 7, 2013.
- IAAF. Retrieved January 7, 2013.
- NBC Olympics. Retrieved January 7, 2013.
External links
- Rafeeq Curry at World Athletics
- Rafeeq Curry at Team USA (archived)
- NBC 2008 Olympics profile
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