LaShawn Merritt Biography

Leading up to the 2016 Olympics, LaShawn Merritt was one of the track and field stars for Team USA.  Merritt did not disappoint in Rio, winning a bronze medal in the 400 meters and gold as a member of the 4x400 meter relay team.  He also ran in the 200m, finishing sixth.  Merritt also won gold in the 400m and the 4x400m relay at the 2008 Olympics.  He has won 11 World Championship medals in his illustrious career.  His first medal at Worlds came as a member of the 4x400m relay team in 2005.  In 2009, he became the world champion for the first time in the 400m.  

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