Obea Moore
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About
American former sprinter who won gold medals in three separate events at the 1996 IAAF World Junior Championships in Athletics. At the 1995 Pan American Junior Athletics Championships he set the world youth record in the 400 meters with a time of 45.14.
Before Fame
He ran for the youth club the Los Angeles Jets under coach James Robertson.
Trivia
Though he was considered one of the best young sprinters in the world, his Olympics dreams were dashed due to alcohol use and psychological issues.
Family Life
His mother is Nanette Moore. He had a girlfriend who passed away while he was in college.
Associated With
He competed against Ethiopia's Million Wolde at the 1996 IAAF World Junior Championships in Athletics.
