Demiko Goodman

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Demiko Goodman
Personal information
Nationality American
Born (1986-03-17) March 17, 1986 (age 37)
Newnan, Georgia
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight190 lb (86 kg)
Sport
Sport Running
Event(s) Sprints
College team Georgia Bulldogs
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)200m: 20.80 (Albuquerque 2004)
400m: 45.94 (Mobile 2004)
Medal record
Men’s athletics
Representing the Flag of the United States.svg  United States
World Youth Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2003 Sherbrooke Medley relay
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2003 Sherbrooke 400 m

Cedric Demiko Goodman (born March 17, 1986) is an American sprinter who specializes in the 200 meters and 400 metres. He participated in the 2003 World Youth Championships in Athletics, winning a silver in the 400 metres.

A native of Newnan, Georgia, Goodman attended Newnan High School. [1] Goodman later attended the University of Georgia, where he also played football besides competing in track. [2] He was part of the 2008 Bulldogs team that started the season as preseason No. 1.

Goodman was available in the 2009 NFL Draft, but went undrafted. He was later signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers, but was released before the 2009 season began. [3]

He now attends Austin Graduate School of Theology and has signed a sponsorship deal with Adidas, pursuing a spot on the 2012 U.S. Olympic squad. [2]

His younger sister, Chalonda Goodman, is also a successful track athlete. [2]

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References

  1. Newnan High School Seniors Graduate 2004
  2. 1 2 3 Goodmans hope to double up on Olympics
  3. "Goodman among undrafted 'Dogs to sign with NFL". Archived from the original on 2009-05-02. Retrieved 2012-05-16.