De’Hashia Tonnek “DeeDee” Trotter offers a great contribution to the elimination of the rampant steroid use in sports . The Olympic track and field gold medalist founded the “ Test Me, I’m Clean ” campaign. This is a non-profit organization that aims to educate and inspire athletes of all ages on the dangers of performance-enhancing drugs. “We are dedicated to making a stand once and for all against dishonest athletes by encouraging athletes to stay clean while they strive for greatness. We wear Reminderbands as a representation of our dedication to a future of drug free sports and a healthy way of life,” said ...
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DeeDee ran her first race in this year’s Olympics on Saturday morning. She came in fourth with a 51.41 in the 400 - meter run and advanced to the semifinals . She will run in the semi-finals on Sunday morning. The top eight in the semi-finals will compete in the finals on Tuesday morning. The other two Americans to make the semi-finals are Sanya Richards and Mary Wineberg . DeeDee has made some very interesting blog entries since she’s arrived in China. Home :Cedar Grove, Georgia Birthdate: Dec. 8, 1982 Event: 400m Height : 5-10 Weight : 144 PR : 400m - 49.64 (2007); ...
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Gay makes more history in AT menâs 200m, Webb breaks meet record Undeterred by a soggy track and slight headwind, Tyson Gay cemented his status as the world's dominant sprinter by winning the AT men's 200 meters in the second-fastest time in ...