Chandra CheeseBorough
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Posted By: on November 28, 2007 FEATURED Content Chandra Cheeseborough's first exposure to the track program at Tennessee State University and Coach Ed Temple came during her junior year in high school. Growing up in Jacksonville, Florida, Cheeseborough came to Nashville in the summer and competed as a member of the Tennessee State Track Club under Coach Temple. Cheeseborough enjoyed exceptional success. She was a member of the winning 400-meter team that set a junior record in the National Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Junior Women's Track and Field Championships. She emerged on the international scene in '75 at the age of 16, when she won a Gold Medal in the 200-meter at the Pan American Games in Mexico City. She placed second in the 100 and 200-meter competitions at the USA Olympic Trials in Eugene, Oregon, and became a member of the 1976 Olympic Team. She placed sixth in the 100-meter in Montreal. She qualified for the ill-fated 1980 Olympic team in both sprints. If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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