Michael Tinsley Explained

Nickname:Mike.T
Nationality:American
Residence:Round Rock, Texas, U.S.
Birth Date:21 April 1984
Birth Place:Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.
Height:6feet[1]
Weight:180lb
Country:USA
Sport:Track and field
Event:400m Hurdles
Universityteam:Jackson State Tigers
Turnedpro:2006
Coach:Darryl Woodson
Pb:200m: 20.66s (Oxford 2009)
400m: 46.05s (Greensboro 2007)
400mh: 47.70s (Moscow 2013)
Show-Medals:yes
Updated: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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Michael Tinsley. USA Track & Field. July 2, 2012.
  2. Web site: Little Rock Native Makes 2012 Olympics U.S. Track Team . Nexstar Broadcasting . July 2, 2012 . July 2, 2012 . https://archive.today/20130117034125/http://arkansasmatters.com/fulltext?nxd_id=556022 . January 17, 2013 . dead .
  3. News: Tinsley headed to London after win the 400 hurdles at the US track trials. July 2, 2012. The Washington Post. July 1, 2012. Associated Press.
  4. Web site: Michael Tinsley. NBC Olympics. August 4, 2012.
  5. https://spikes.iaaf.org/post/nia-alis-extra-edge Spikes