Who is Matt Centrowitz’s father? 1500m Hopeful Parents and Races
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Matt Centrowitz is the defending Olympic gold medalist in the 1,500m. In Rio, he became the first American to win the event since 1908, and is in Tokyo again in search of gold. He failed to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics final on Thursday, August 5, and people were curious about his parents, his race and his legendary father’s occupation.
Who is Matthew Centrowitz?
Matthew Centrowitz Jr is an American middle-distance runner competing in the 1,500-meter race in Tokyo.
Matt is the defending Olympic champion of the event.
He is also a world indoor champion, two-time world outdoor medalist and three-time Olympian.
Thursday. On August 5, he participated in the men’s 1,500-meter semifinals and finished ninth.
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Who are his parents?
Matt was born in Beltsville, Maryland.
His parents are Beverley (Bannister) and two-time Olympian Matt Centrowitz.
What is Matt Centrowitz’s race?
Matt is biracial.
His father was half Jewish and half Irish, while his mother was from Guyana.
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More about his legendary father Matt Centrowitz Sr
In 2017, Matt Centrowitz Sr wrote a book titled Like Father, Like Son: My Story About Running, Coaching, and Parenting.
The book details his journey from growing up in the Bronx to becoming a running star and qualifying for two Olympics.
Centrowitz was the first New York high school student to break 9:00 in the 2-mile run, and his 4:02.7 mile since 1973 remains the state record.
He became one of the most accomplished alumni in U of O history, forming two Olympic teams and setting a U.S. record in the 5,000 meters.
He later became the head track and field coach at American University in Washington, D.C.
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