Background
Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Carter grew up competing in track & field on the age group level
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James Carter
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He is currently the 13th fastest ever in the world and 9th fastest ever in the United States of America. At the age of 12 he was diagnosed with a rare neuromuscular disease called Myasthenia Gravis which left him unable to run, walk and sometimes chew his food. He soon had surgery to have a tumor removed from his chest and was able to return to the sport of track and field In high school he attended Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High School (commonly referred to as Mervo) where had success winning multiple state championships while competing in sprints, hurdles, jumps and relays.
He received All-Metro performer of the year honors and was named Gatorade athlete of the year in the state of Maryland his junior and senior years of high school.
He went on to attend Hampton University where he became a 2 time national all-american in the 400 hurdles placing 7th at the National Collegiate Athletic Association national championships in 1998 and 3rd in 1999. He also currently holds the school indoor record in the Triple Jump and Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference records for most points scored in the conference meet.
(38 points indoor and 395 outdoor) 2007 World Championships - fourth place Personal bests.
Achievements
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2007 World Championships - fourth place 2007 United States of America Champion 2005 World Championships - silver medal 2004 IAAF World Athletics Final - second place 2004 Olympic Games - fourth place 2004 United States of America Champion 2002 IAAF World Cupfirst place 2002 United States of America Champion 2002 IAAF Grand Prix Final - third place 2000 Olympic Games - fourth place.
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2004 (aged 25) -
Nationality
United States