| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality |  United States |
| Born | July 3, 1984 |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | 155 lb (70 kg) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Running |
Event | Sprints |
| College team | Oklahoma Sooners |
| Club | Nike |
| Coached by | Shanon Atkinson |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | 100 m: 10.07 (Lincoln 2003) 200 m: 20.37 (Austin 2001) |
DaBryan Blanton (born July 3, 1984) is an American sprint athlete. He attended the University of Oklahoma, where he was a three-time Big 12 champion in the 100 metres, [1] until 2005, when he decided to sign a professional contract with Nike. [2]
In his freshman season at Oklahoma, while still a junior athlete by IAAF standards, Blanton ran a 10.07 in the 100 metres, which at the time tied Stanley Floyd's American Junior Record.
A native of Forney, Texas, Blanton also played football in high school, and was ranked the No. 47 prospect in the nation by Rivals.com . [3]
