| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 11, 1961 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Event | 800 metres |
Ray Brown (born August 11, 1961) is a retired American middle-distance runner who competed primarily in the 800 meters. [1] An indoor specialist, he represented his country at four consecutive World Indoor Championships starting in 1987 and made the final once, in 1989. In addition, he is a four-time national indoor champion. [2]
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing the  United States | |||||
| 1987 | World Indoor Championships | Indianapolis, United States | 7th (h) | 800 m | 1:50.13 |
| 1989 | World Indoor Championships | Budapest, Hungary | 5th | 800 m | 1:47.93 |
| 1991 | World Indoor Championships | Seville, Spain | 13th (h) | 800 m | 1:49.52 |
| 1993 | World Indoor Championships | Toronto, Canada | 14th (h) | 800 m | 1:50.60 |
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