Quick Info
| Profession | Sprinter |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 09/08/1982 |
| Age | 43 years |
| Birthplace | Lexington, Kentucky, U.S. |
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Tyson Gay |
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| Nickname | Not Known |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5 ft 11 in |
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| Weight | 75 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Attended University of Arkansas | |
| Barton Community College, Great Bend, Kansas |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Leo |
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| School | Lafayette High School (Lexington, Kentucky) |
| College | Barton Community College, College in Great Bend, Kansas |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Not Known |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Shoshana Boyd |
| Wife | Not Known |
| Children | Trinity Gay |
Family
| Father | Greg Mitchell |
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| Mother | Daisy Gay |
| Siblings |
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Career
| Turned Pro | 2005 | ||||
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| International Debut | 2005 at the World Athletics Final in the 200m | ||||
| Coach/Mentor | Lance Brauman | ||||
| Events | 100m, 200m, 4x100m relay | ||||
| Personal Bests |
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| Olympic Participation | 3-time Olympian (2008, 2012, 2016) | ||||
| World Championships Medals | 4 medals (3 gold in 2007: 100m, 200m, 4x100m relay; 1 silver in 2009: 100m) | ||||
| Major Achievements |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Gay was born into an athlete family as the only son of Daisy Gay and Greg Mitchell. | |
| 2. His grandmother and mother were runners during their school days. | |
| 3. During his amateur career, Gay broke the Lafayette High School stadium record for the 200 meters. | |
| 4. In 2014, Gay received a one-year ban for doping. | |
| 5. Usain Bolt expressed that Gay should have faced a lifetime ban for his actions. | |
| 6. Gay is a religious individual who believes in his God-given ability. | |
| 7. On October 16, 2016, Gay's daughter Trinity tragically lost her life in a shooting incident in a parking lot in Lexington, Kentucky. | |
| 8. Gay is retired from track and field. | |
| 9. He won the Jesse Owens Award twice and was named IAAF World Athlete of the Year in 2007. | |
| 10. His older sister Tiffany inspired his love for running. | |
| 11. He ran a wind-assisted 9.68 seconds in the 100m at the 2008 Olympic Trials. | |
| 12. His 9.71 seconds performance to win the 100m silver medal at the 2009 World Championships is the fastest non-winning time for the event. | |
| 13. In 2010, he posted the 200m world record of 19.41 seconds for a straightaway. |