Prezel Hardy
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Prezel Hardy, Jr. is an American
sprinter
who specializes in the 100 meters.
At the 2009 World Youth Championships in Athletics
in Brixen
, Italy
, Hardy won the 100 meters in 10.57 in the midst of heavy rain.
Hardy attends Ellison High School
in Killeen, Texas
. At the 2009 Texas State high school meet he won the State 5A title in the 100 meters in 10.08 seconds, which would have bettered the World youth record of 10.23 set by Tamunosiki Atorudibo
in 2002 and tied by Rynell Parson
in 2007 had it not been for the wind assistance
of 2.2 meters per second. However, his time made him the third fastest performer in high school history, behind only Jeffery Demps
(10.01) and J-Mee Samuels
(10.05w), and a new Texas state record, beating the previous record set by Henry Neal of Greenville
with a time of 10.15 seconds in 1990.
He was named to the 2009 All-USA Track & Field Team by USA Today
.
Hardy plans to participate in the 2012 Summer Olympics
in London
. He lists Tyson Gay
as his athletic role model.
At Ellison, Hardy is also a member of the football varsity, playing running back
and wide receiver
.
United States
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sprinter
Sprint (race)
Sprints are short running events in athletics and track and field. Races over short distances are among the oldest running competitions. The first 13 editions of the Ancient Olympic Games featured only one event—the stadion race, which was a race from one end of the stadium to the other...
who specializes in the 100 meters.
At the 2009 World Youth Championships in Athletics
2009 World Youth Championships in Athletics
The 2009 World Youth Championships in Athletics is the sixth edition of the World Youth Championships in Athletics. They were held in Brixen, Italy from 8–12 July 2009. Athletes must be aged 16 or 17 on 31 December 2009 to compete....
in Brixen
Brixen
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, Italy
Italy
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, Hardy won the 100 meters in 10.57 in the midst of heavy rain.
Hardy attends Ellison High School
Ellison High School
Ellison High School is a public high school in the community of Killeen, Bell County, Texas for grades 9-12. It is one of four high schools in the Killeen Independent School District. Ellison High School opened in 1978 and the first graduation class was held in 1979. The current principal of the...
in Killeen, Texas
Killeen, Texas
Killeen is a city in Bell County, Texas, The United States. The population was 86,911 at the 2000 census. As of 2009, Killeen had 119,510 people. In 2010 Killeen's population shot to 127,921...
. At the 2009 Texas State high school meet he won the State 5A title in the 100 meters in 10.08 seconds, which would have bettered the World youth record of 10.23 set by Tamunosiki Atorudibo
Tamunosiki Atorudibo
Tamunosiki Atorudibo is a Nigerian sprinter who specialized in the 100 meters.Atorudibo is the current World youth record holder over 100 meters, having bettered Darrel Brown's record over 10.24 by one-hundredth of a second on March 23, 2002. His record has since been tied by Rynell Parson in...
in 2002 and tied by Rynell Parson
Rynell Parson
Rynell Deon Parson is an American sprinter who specializes in the 100 meters. He is the current world youth co-record holder over that distance, having tied Tamunosiki Atorudibo's time of 10.23 seconds to win the event title at the 2007 USA Junior Outdoor Track and Field Championships in...
in 2007 had it not been for the wind assistance
Wind assistance
Wind assistance is a term in track and field, which refers to the wind level during a race or event as registered by a wind gauge. Wind is one of many forms of weather which can affect sport....
of 2.2 meters per second. However, his time made him the third fastest performer in high school history, behind only Jeffery Demps
Jeffery Demps
Jeffery Demps is an American football running back and sprinter. He attends the University of Florida in his senior year, where he is a member of Florida Gators football team as well as the men's track team...
(10.01) and J-Mee Samuels
J-Mee Samuels
J-Mee Samuels is an American sprinter who specializes in the 100 meters. He participated for the United States at the 2007 World Championships in Athletics, running in the 100 meters and 4 x 100 metres relay....
(10.05w), and a new Texas state record, beating the previous record set by Henry Neal of Greenville
Greenville, Texas
Greenville is the county seat, and the largest city, of Hunt County, Texas, in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 25,557....
with a time of 10.15 seconds in 1990.
He was named to the 2009 All-USA Track & Field Team by USA Today
USA Today
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.
Hardy plans to participate in the 2012 Summer Olympics
2012 Summer Olympics
The 2012 Summer Olympic Games, officially known as the "London 2012 Olympic Games", are scheduled to take place in London, England, United Kingdom from 27 July to 12 August 2012...
in London
London
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. He lists Tyson Gay
Tyson Gay
Tyson Gay is an American track and field sprinter. His primary events are the 100 meters and 200 meters. His personal bests establish him as the second fastest athlete in the 100 meters and the fifth fastest athlete in the history of the 200 meters, with times of 9.69 and...
as his athletic role model.
At Ellison, Hardy is also a member of the football varsity, playing running back
Running back
A running back is a gridiron football position, who is typically lined up in the offensive backfield. The primary roles of a running back are to receive handoffs from the quarterback for a rushing play, to catch passes from out of the backfield, and to block.There are usually one or two running...
and 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...
.