Alvin Harrison
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| Olympic medal record | |||
| Men's athletics | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 1996 Atlanta | 4x400 m relay | |
| Gold | 2000 Sydney | 4x400 m relay | |
| Silver | 2000 Sydney | 400 metres | |
Alvin Harrison (born January 20, 1974) was a 1996 and 2000 Olympic Gold medalist in the Men's 4x400 meter relay for the United States. Harrison was barred from participating in the 2004 Olympics after testing positive for a banned substance. In October of 2004, Harrison agreed to a four-year suspension the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency.
He is the twin brother of fellow Olympic medalist Calvin Harrison.
[edit] Personal Bests
| Date | Event | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 28, 1999 | 200m | Stanford, California | 20.77 |
| June 19, 1996 | 400m | Atlanta, Georgia | 44.09 |
[edit] Achievements
| Year | Tournament | Venue | Result | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1996 Summer Olympics | Atlanta, Georgia | 1st | 4x400m Relay |
| 1998 | IAAF Golden League / Grand Prix Final | Moskva, Russia | 6th | 400m |
| 2000 | 2000 Olympic Games | Sydney, Australia | 2nd | 400m |
| 2000 | 2000 Summer Olympics | Sydney, Australia | 1st | 4x400m Relay |
| 2000 | U.S. Olympic Trials | Sacramento, California | 2nd | 400m |
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