That humbleness is what his mother, Brenda, loves about her son. And he was that all the way from the beginning to the end.” That’s what I loved about him because you have to learn to be humble in your success. He would act the same way if he lost a race. “You never got this feeling of arrogance from him. “I told him, ‘You’re the quietest quarter-miler,” Miller said laughing. Instead, he let his performance on the track do all his talking.ĭwayne Miller, who coached Merritt, used to tease him about it. What makes Merritt different from many of today’s sprinters is that he was never one to boast or brag. “The fact that you chose something, and what you chose, you were able to be the best in the world, that does mean something,” he said about his accomplishments. Merritt’s personal-best time of 43.65 seconds ranks ninth all-time. He won another gold in the 4×400 relay and a bronze in the 400 at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics. He won two at the 2008 Beijing Olympics in the 400 meters and 4×400 relay. He also is a three-time Olympic gold medalist. Only Jamaica’s Usain Bolt has won more medals. ![]() ![]() He is one of the most decorated athletes at the World Championships as he’s won 11 medals, including eight gold. I caught up with Merritt recently as we talked about his past, present and future. Talk about taking the fast track - pun intended. E-Pilot Evening Edition Home Page Close Menu
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