Eric Harris (athlete)

Eric Harris
Personal information
Born (1991-06-07) June 7, 1991 (age 33)
Marietta, Georgia
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Sport
SportRunning
Event(s)100 metres, 200 metres
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing the  United States
World Junior Championships
Gold medal – first place 2010 Moncton 4×100 m relay

Eric Harris (born June 7, 1991) is an American sprinter who specialises in the 100 and 200 metres. He is currently in his sophomore year at the University of Georgia.

At the 2010 USA Junior Championships in Des Moines, Iowa, Harris finished third in the 100 metres (10.48 s), behind Mike Granger (10.30 s) and Charles Silmon (10.33 s). He finished runner-up in the 200 metres (21.53 s) behind Oliver Bradwell (21.48 s).[1]

Teaming up with Silmon, Granger, and Bradwell in the 4 x 100 metres relay at the 2010 World Junior Championships in Athletics, Harris helped the U.S. to a winning time of 38.93 sec, which was the second-fastest ever at the World Junior Championships (behind the 38.66 s WJR ran by the 2004 U.S. squad).[2] Harris also participated in the 200 metres, but did not make it past the semifinal round.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Eric Harris Earns Runner-Up Honors At USA Championships". UGA Sports Communications. June 25, 2010. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved September 2, 2010.
  2. ^ "Granger Shines at World Championships". WTOK.com. July 29, 2010. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved September 2, 2010.
  3. ^ "Harris Wins Gold Medal At World Championships". GeorgiaDogs.com. July 27, 2010. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved September 2, 2010.