kids encyclopedia robot

Demiko Goodman facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Demiko Goodman
Personal information
Nationality American
Born (1986-03-17) March 17, 1986 (age 38)
Newnan, Georgia
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight 190 lb (86 kg)
Sport
Sport Running
Event(s) Sprints
College team Georgia Bulldogs
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s) 200m: 20.80 (Albuquerque 2004)
400m: 45.94 (Mobile 2004)
Medal record
Men’s athletics
Representing the  United States
World Youth Championships
Gold 2003 Sherbrooke Medley relay
Silver 2003 Sherbrooke 400 m

Cedric Demiko Goodman (born March 17, 1986) is an American sprinter who specializes in the 200 meters and 400 metres. He participated in the 2003 World Youth Championships in Athletics, winning a silver in the 400 metres.

A native of Newnan, Georgia, Goodman attended Newnan High School. Goodman later attended the University of Georgia, where he also played football besides competing in track. He was part of the 2008 Bulldogs team that started the season as preseason No. 1.

Goodman was available in the 2009 NFL Draft, but went undrafted. He was later signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers, but was released before the 2009 season began.

He now attends Austin Graduate School of Theology and has signed a sponsorship deal with Adidas, pursuing a spot on the 2012 U.S. Olympic squad.

His younger sister, Chalonda Goodman, is also a successful track athlete.

kids search engine
Demiko Goodman Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.