Sam Turner (athlete), Date of Birth

    

Sam Turner (athlete)

American male hurdler

Date of Birth: 17-Jun-1957

Profession: hurdler

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Gemini


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About Sam Turner (athlete)

  • Sam Turner (born June 17, 1957) is an American male former track and field hurdler who competed in both the 110-meter hurdles and 400-meter hurdles. Turner was a finalist in the 110 m at the 1983 World Championships in Athletics and achieved his personal record in the event (13.17) that same year.
  • He ranked number three in the world in sprint hurdles in 1982 and second in the world behind Greg Foster in 1983.
  • He ran at the 1983 AAA Championships, being runner-up to Tonie Campbell.
  • He was twice a medallist at the Pacific Conference Games, taking 400 m hurdles silver behind Garry Brown in 1977 and winning 110 m hurdles in 1981.Turner did not win any national titles in his career, with his closest attempts being third in the 400 m hurdles at the 1978 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships and second to Greg Foster at the 1983 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships.
  • His personal record of 49.04 seconds in the 400 m hurdles in 1978 ranked him fifth globally.

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