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My Take
Leroy Burrell had the misfortune and the privilege of running in the same era and the same club as Carl Lewis, which means he's often remembered as the other guy, but he twice held the 100 metres world record, which is no footnote. I always thought he was a beautifully smooth sprinter, and the internal rivalry with Lewis pushed both of them to faster times. His move into coaching at Houston, where he built his own career, shows real staying power. An underrated great who deserves more than to be Lewis's sidekick in the record books.
Overview
Leroy Burrell (born February 21, 1967) is a former American sprinter and a two-time 100 metres world record holder. A teammate and rival of Carl Lewis at the University of Houston and the Santa Monica Track Club, he won Olympic gold as part of the 4x100 metres relay team at the 1992 Barcelona Games. After retiring, he became the head track and field coach at the University of Houston.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Leroy Burrell
- Name (Japanese)
- リロイ・バレル
- Reading
- りろい・ばれる
- Born
- February 21, 1967 (age 59)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Goat
- Origin
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- Height
- 183cm
- Occupation
- Sprinter / Track and field athlete
2. Background
- University
- University of Houston
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Leroy Burrell born?
Born February 21, 1967 (age 59).
Where is Leroy Burrell from?
Leroy Burrell is from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
What does Leroy Burrell do?
Leroy Burrell works as Sprinter, Track and field athlete.
How tall is Leroy Burrell?
Leroy Burrell is 183cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.