EVENTS
 Sportsman of the Year
 Heisman Trophy
 Swimsuit 2001

CNNSI.com GROUP
 Sports Illustrated
 Life of Reilly
 Television
 SI Women
 SI for Kids
 Press Room
 TBS/TNT Sports
 CNN Languages

COMMERCE
 SI Customer Service
 SI Media Kits
 Get into College
 Sports Memorabilia
 TeamStore

Click here for more on this story

Maurice Greene, U.S.   Destination:   Donald Miralle/Allsport 2000 Sydney Olympics track competition Traveling from: Irvine, Calif. Personal: Age: 25 Height: 5'9"   Greene had a memorable year in 1999, setting a couple of records. In June, he became the world's fastest man, clocking 9.79 seconds in the 100 meters (bettering Donovan Bailey's 1996 mark of 9.84). And he became the first man to win both the 100 and 200 meters at the world championships. Not surprisingly, he finished the year ranked No. 1 in both events by Track and Field News. Achievements: 2000 Millrose Games, 60m, 1st 1999 National Championships, 200m, 1st 1999 World Championships, 100, 200m, 4x100m relay, 1st 1998 Goodwill Games, 100m, 1st 1997 National Indoor Championships, 60m, 4th 1997 National Championships, 100m, 1st 1997 World Championships, 100m, 1st 1996 Didn't qualify for Olympic team 1995 National Championships, 100m, 2nd Currently: After failing to qualify for the 1996 Games, Greene decided to make a change. He moved from Kansas City to California to train with coach John Smith. Smith analyzed every step of Greene's 100-meter race (despite his 1999 world championships gold in the 200m, Greene is still relatively new to that event). Greene trains with Ato Boldon of Trinidad and Tobago (1996 Olympic 100- and 200-meter bronze medalist) and American sprinter Jon Drummond. His biggest threat in Sydney will most likely be Bruny Surin of Canada in the open 100.

 

Related information
Stories
Olympic Profile Archive
Multimedia
Visit Multimedia Central for the latest audio and video
Search our site	Watch CNN/SI 24 hours a day
	Sports Illustrated and CNN have combined to form a 24 hour sports news and information channel. To receive CNN/SI at your home call your cable operator or DirecTV.

Copyright © 2001 CNN/Sports Illustrated An AOL Time Warner Company. All Rights Reserved. Terms under which this service is provided to you. Read our privacy guidelines.