Michael Tinsley

Michael Tinsley
Tinsley in 2024
Personal information
NicknameMike.T
NationalityAmerican
Born (1984-04-21) April 21, 1984 (age 40)[1]
Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.
Height6 ft (1.8 m)[1]
Weight180 lb (82 kg)[1]
Sport
CountryUSA
SportTrack and field
Event400m Hurdles
University teamJackson State Tigers
Turned pro2006
Coached byDarryl Woodson
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)200m: 20.66s (Oxford 2009)
400m: 46.05s (Greensboro 2007)
400mh: 47.70s (Moscow 2013)
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 2012 London 400 m hurdles
World Championships
Silver medal – second place 2013 Moscow 400 m hurdles
Updated on 15 August 2013

Michael Tinsley (born April 21, 1984) is an American track and field athlete specializing in the 400 metres hurdles.

Early life

Tinsley, a native of Little Rock, Arkansas,[2] was born on April 21, 1984. He attended Little Rock's Joe T. Robinson High School and Jackson State University.[1]

Career

Tinsley achieved a personal best in the 400-meter hurdles in 2007 with a time of 48.02 seconds. He placed third at the 2010 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships with a time of 48.46 seconds.[1] He won the 400-meter hurdles event at the 2012 US Olympic Trials with a time of 48.33 seconds and earned a spot on the US Olympic team.[3]

Tinsley won his first heat in the 400-meter hurdles at the Olympics in 49.13 seconds. He then won his semifinal in a season best time of 48.13 seconds.[4] On August 6, 2012 Tinsley won silver at the 2012 London Olympics in the 400 meters hurdles, in a new personal best time of 47.91. In 2013, Tinsley followed up his silver medal at the London Olympics with a silver medal at the 2013 World Championships in Moscow.

Personal life

Tinsley has two sons, MyKayle and Titus.[5]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Michael Tinsley". USA Track & Field. Retrieved July 2, 2012.
  2. ^ "Little Rock Native Makes 2012 Olympics U.S. Track Team". Nexstar Broadcasting. July 2, 2012. Archived from the original on January 17, 2013. Retrieved July 2, 2012.
  3. ^ "Tinsley headed to London after win the 400 hurdles at the US track trials". The Washington Post. Associated Press. July 1, 2012. Retrieved July 2, 2012.[dead link‍]
  4. ^ "Michael Tinsley". NBC Olympics. Retrieved August 4, 2012.
  5. ^ Spikes