Obea Moore

Runner

Birthday January 10, 1979

Birth Sign Capricorn

Birthplace California

Age 45 years old

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About

American former sprinter who won gold medals in three separate events at the 1996 IAAF World Junior Championships in Athletics. At the 1995 Pan American Junior Athletics Championships he set the world youth record in the 400 meters with a time of 45.14.

Before Fame

He ran for the youth club the Los Angeles Jets under coach James Robertson.

Trivia

Though he was considered one of the best young sprinters in the world, his Olympics dreams were dashed due to alcohol use and psychological issues.

Family Life

His mother is Nanette Moore. He had a girlfriend who passed away while he was in college.

Associated With

He competed against Ethiopia's Million Wolde at the 1996 IAAF World Junior Championships in Athletics.