Henry Andrade
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Henry Manuel Andrade is an American hurdler. One of the best hurdlers in the United States
during the 1980s and early 1990s, after years of frustration in the American Olympic Trials
, he achieved his opportunity to compete in the Olympics
by obtaining dual citizenship through his parent's ancestry and representing the Cape Verde Islands in the 1996 Summer Olympics
at the age of 34. Unfortunately when his olympic moment was to occur, he showed up with a severe injury and was unable to make it out of the heats. Earlier in the season, he set the Cape Verde national record
in the 110 hurdles 13.78 at the Modesto Relays
.
A graduate of Hiram W. Johnson High School
in Sacramento, California
he finished third in the 300 meter hurdles at the 1979 CIF California State Meet
, then won the 400 metre hurdles and was second in the 110 metre hurdles at the hometown 1980 Golden West Invitational
where he was awarded the Maree Rodebaugh Award as the Most Inspirational Athlete
Andrade ran collegiately at Southern Methodist University
on a football scholarship where as Wide Receiver
he was a teammate of Eric Dickerson
on their 1981
and 1982
National Championship football teams. Andrade's name was mentioned in connection with the Southern Methodist University football scandal
that led to the program getting the death penalty. In 1983 he was also part of their National Championship Track and Field team
. In 1985 he became the NCAA indoor Champion
in the 55 metres hurdles. Later that year he doubled that by also winning the NCAA Men's Outdoor Track and Field Championship
in the 110 metre hurdles.
In 1987, Andrade found his way to the NFL as a strike replacement Wide Receiver for the New York Giants
.
In his two attempts, Andrade finished in 6th place at both the 1984 and 1992 U.S. Olympic Trials
Andrade received a Masters Degree in Physical Education at Long Beach State University in 1996 and has been working as a personal trainer. He remains an active Masters track and field athlete.
United States
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during the 1980s and early 1990s, after years of frustration in the American Olympic Trials
United States Olympic Trials (track and field)
The United States Olympic Trials for the sport of Track and Field is the quadrennial meet to select the United States representatives at the Olympic Games. Since 1992, the meet has also served as the USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Because of the depth of competition in some events,...
, he achieved his opportunity to compete in the Olympics
Summer Olympic Games
The Summer Olympic Games or the Games of the Olympiad are an international multi-sport event, occurring every four years, organized by the International Olympic Committee. Medals are awarded in each event, with gold medals for first place, silver for second and bronze for third, a tradition that...
by obtaining dual citizenship through his parent's ancestry and representing the Cape Verde Islands in the 1996 Summer Olympics
1996 Summer Olympics
The 1996 Summer Olympics of Atlanta, officially known as the Games of the XXVI Olympiad and unofficially known as the Centennial Olympics, was an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1996 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States....
at the age of 34. Unfortunately when his olympic moment was to occur, he showed up with a severe injury and was unable to make it out of the heats. Earlier in the season, he set the Cape Verde national record
Cape Verdean records in athletics
The following are the national records in athletics in Cape Verde maintained by Cape Verde's national athletics federation: Federação Caboverdiana de Atletismo .-Men:-Women:-Men:-Women:-External links:...
in the 110 hurdles 13.78 at the Modesto Relays
Modesto Relays
The Modesto Relays, now known as the California Invitational Relays is an annual elite track and field meet. It is held about the second weekend in May. For 67 years, the meet was held at Modesto Junior College in Modesto, California, a track notable for tight turns and long straightaways, ending...
.
A graduate of Hiram W. Johnson High School
Hiram W. Johnson High School
Hiram W. Johnson High School is a secondary school in the Sacramento City Unified School District, in the Tahoe Park South area of Sacramento, California, United States....
in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, California
Sacramento is the capital city of the U.S. state of California and the county seat of Sacramento County. It is located at the confluence of the Sacramento River and the American River in the northern portion of California's expansive Central Valley. With a population of 466,488 at the 2010 census,...
he finished third in the 300 meter hurdles at the 1979 CIF California State Meet
CIF California State Meet
The CIF California State Meet is the annual championship track and field meet for the California Interscholastic Federation. The meet was started in 1915 for boys and 1974 for girls. Every athlete in every high school in California has a direct qualification path that can reach the state meet...
, then won the 400 metre hurdles and was second in the 110 metre hurdles at the hometown 1980 Golden West Invitational
Golden West Invitational
The Golden West Invitational high school track & field all-star meet brings together top high school athletes from throughout the country and provides them with the very highest levels of competition...
where he was awarded the Maree Rodebaugh Award as the Most Inspirational Athlete
Andrade ran collegiately at Southern Methodist University
Southern Methodist University
Southern Methodist University is a private university in Dallas, Texas, United States. Founded in 1911 by the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, SMU operates campuses in Dallas, Plano, and Taos, New Mexico. SMU is owned by the South Central Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church...
on a football scholarship where as Wide Receiver
Wide receiver
A wide receiver is an offensive position in American and Canadian football, and is the key player in most of the passing plays. Only players in the backfield or the ends on the line are eligible to catch a forward pass. The two players who begin play at the ends of the offensive line are eligible...
he was a teammate of Eric Dickerson
Eric Dickerson
Eric Demetric Dickerson is a former professional running back in the National Football League who in his career played for the Los Angeles Rams, Indianapolis Colts, Los Angeles Raiders, and Atlanta Falcons.-College career:...
on their 1981
1981 SMU Mustangs football team
The 1981 Southern Methodist University Mustangs football team represented the Southern Methodist University in the 1981 college football season. The Mustangs offense scored 365 points while the defense allowed 137 points. At season’s end, the Mustangs were ranked fifth in the nation. This was the...
and 1982
1982 SMU Mustangs football team
The 1982 SMU Mustangs football team represented the Southern Methodist University in the 1982 college football season. The club was victorious in the 1983 Cotton Bowl Classic.-Regular season:...
National Championship football teams. Andrade's name was mentioned in connection with the Southern Methodist University football scandal
Southern Methodist University football scandal
The Southern Methodist University football scandal was an incident in which the football program at Southern Methodist University was investigated and punished for massive violations of NCAA rules and regulations. The most serious violation was the maintenance of a slush fund used for "under the...
that led to the program getting the death penalty. In 1983 he was also part of their National Championship Track and Field team
NCAA Men's Outdoor Track and Field Championship
The NCAA Men's Outdoor Track and Field Championship is an annual collegiate outdoor track and field competition for men organised by the National Collegiate Athletic Association. It has three divisions: Division I, II, and III. Athlete's individual performances earn points for their institution and...
. In 1985 he became the NCAA indoor Champion
NCAA Men's Indoor Track and Field Championship
NCAA team champions for Men's Indoor Track and Field-See also:*NCAA Men's Outdoor Track and Field Championship*NCAA Women's Indoor Track and Field Championship*NCAA Women's Outdoor Track and Field Championship*Pre-NCAA Indoor Track and Field Champions...
in the 55 metres hurdles. Later that year he doubled that by also winning the NCAA Men's Outdoor Track and Field Championship
NCAA Men's Outdoor Track and Field Championship
The NCAA Men's Outdoor Track and Field Championship is an annual collegiate outdoor track and field competition for men organised by the National Collegiate Athletic Association. It has three divisions: Division I, II, and III. Athlete's individual performances earn points for their institution and...
in the 110 metre hurdles.
In 1987, Andrade found his way to the NFL as a strike replacement Wide Receiver for the New York Giants
New York Giants
The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in East Rutherford, New Jersey, representing the New York City metropolitan area. The Giants are currently members of the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
.
In his two attempts, Andrade finished in 6th place at both the 1984 and 1992 U.S. Olympic Trials
Andrade received a Masters Degree in Physical Education at Long Beach State University in 1996 and has been working as a personal trainer. He remains an active Masters track and field athlete.