Tony Wheeler (athlete)

Tony Wheeler
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
Born (1975-01-19) January 19, 1975
EducationClemson
Sport
SportTrack and Field
Events
College teamClemson Tigers
Achievements and titles
World finals2x world U20 Champion
Personal bests
  • 200 m: 20.91
  • 400 m: 46.80

Tony Wheeler (born January 19, 1975) is an American former sprinter.[1] Wheeler ran the 200m, 400m and 4x100m for the Clemson Tigers.

College career

In 1995, Wheeler finished 3rd at the NCAA Indoor 200m finals as a sophomore. The next year he finished 3rd in the 200m at the NCAA Outdoor Championships. In his senior season, Wheeler finished 2nd in the 4×100 relay at the NCAA Outdoor Championships.[2]

Awards

In 2002, Wheeler was named to the 50th anniversary All ACC track and field team and was inducted to the Clemson Hall of Fame in. 2017.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Tony WHEELER | Profile | World Athletics". worldathletics.org. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  2. ^ "Letterwinner's Lounge – Tony Wheeler". Clemson Tigers Official Athletics Site. July 6, 2015. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  3. ^ Pierre, Kathy. "A Clemson Hall of Fame track star finds his voice as popular Greenville DJ Tone Hollywood". Independent Mail. Retrieved August 15, 2024.


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