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| Trinity Gray |
2001 US National Indoor 800m Champion |
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© 2000, Photographer Unknown |
| school/year |
Brown/2000 |
| birth date |
April 3 |
| height |
6 ft |
| weight |
160 lbs |
| hometown |
Philadelphia, PA |
| major |
Psychology |
| sport |
Athletics-800m |
| training town |
Providence, RI |
| coach |
Bob Rothenberg |
| personal best |
1:44.54 |
| ranking |
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| outstanding achievement |
2001 World 4x400 relay silver medalist |
| career goals |
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When Trinity Gray is racing the 800-meters, you know you are in for a fast race. "The way I run stands out," says the twenty-four year old with soft-spoken humility. As one of the top-ranked Americans, he is among the top contenders for a medal in the 800m at the 2004 Olympics. With dedicated training and funding from the U.S. Athletic Trust, Trinity Gray can devote his potential to making history.
Degree in hand, Trinity is putting plans for a career in clinical psychology on hold while he trains for the Olympics. "The timing is good," Trinity says with enthusiasm. "Athletes in track don't peak until they are twenty-six, and by the time the next Olympics rolls around, I will be at the top of my game."
Trinity Gray already has a long and successful career in track. His interest in and talent for running was first demonstrated on the streets of his hometown, Philadelphia, where he joined the neighborhood kids in racing up and down the block. At the age of eight, he attended his first out-of-state meet, the East Coast Invitational, where he was named outstanding athlete for the eight and under age group, with the fastest time at the meet for the 1500-meter, running 5:23. And he has been winning ever since.
In high school, Trinity dominated the 800m, winning the East Coast Invitational five years in a row. He also won the nationals twice. At the same time, Trinity was an outstanding student, graduating first in his public high school class. While at Brown, Trinity was an eight-time all-American, and seven time NCAA qualifier, winning the bronze in his final outdoor season. He competed at the Pan-Am games, the World University games, and the Goodwill games. In his senior year, Trinity was named NCAA Northeast region athlete of the year.
In 2000, Trinity placed sixth at the Olympic trials. In 2001, he was the silver medalist at the US Outdoor Nationals and took home a silver medal in the 4x400 relay at the World Indoor Championships. He also had strong finishes in European World Cup events, was the top American in the 800m. While 2002 has not been his most successful year, he hopes to improve upon his times and regain his podium position.
Trinity is very confident that he will continue to train at a high level, but he is concerned about finances. He has a stipend from Nike - but even that, combined with his job, is not enough to pay his living and travel expenses and student loans. Travel expenses impose even greater difficulties. With funding from the U.S. Athletic Trust, Trinity Gray will be freed up to do what he does best: run very, very fast, toward the goal of the 2004 Olympics.
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© 2000, Victor Sailer |
Recent Results
2003
Tyson Foods Invitational - 6th
Adidas Boston Indoor Games - 7th
Verizon Millrose Games - 5th
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Future Plans
2003
US Outdoor Championships
World Outdoor Championships
2004
US Olympic Trials
Olympic Games
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