Dadi Denis
Dadi Denis is a retired Haitian sprinter, who specialized in the 400 metres.[1] Business owner and entrepreneur. Being born and raised in the United States, Dadi represented his parental nation Haiti at the 2004 Summer Olympics, and also became a member of the track and field team for the Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland.[2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Dadi Denis |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Born | 13 August 1976 Brooklyn, NY |
| Education | Morgan State University |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Years active | 2017-present |
| Website | childrenfirstsports.com |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Sprint |
| College team | Morgan State Bears |
| Coached by | Neville Hodge |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | 400 m: 45.89 (2004) |
Dadi qualified for the men's 400 metres at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, by attaining a B-standard time of 45.89.[3] His mark week was a 47.57 in heat six, but did not advance further into the semifinals, trailing behind U.S. sprinter and eventual winner. Jeremy Wariner.[4]
Early life
Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, on August 13, 1976 to Haitian parents. Primarily raised by his mother. Dadi's father was absent throughout his life.
References
- Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Dadi Denis". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 21 June 2014.
- Bracken, Amy (9 August 2004). "In bad year, Haiti looks to Miami-born boxer for Olympic glory". The Florida Times-Union. Retrieved 21 June 2014.
- "The 2004 Summer Olympic Games In Athens, Greece Carry Morgan Flavor". Morgan State Bears. 18 August 2004. Retrieved 21 June 2014.
- "Athletics: Men's 400m Round 1 – Heat 6". Athens 2004. BBC Sport. Retrieved 27 September 2013.
