Anthuan Maybank

Anthuan Maybank
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Born (1969-12-30) December 30, 1969
Georgetown, South Carolina, U.S.
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight 179 lb (81 kg)

Anthuan Maybank (born December 30, 1969) was a 1996 Olympic Games gold medalist in the men's 4x400 meter relay for the United States. Maybank ran the last leg for the United States and surprisingly shrugged off an attack from Roger Black (UK) who had won a silver medal in the individual event. Maybank was not a well-known athlete at the time. But, a few weeks later, he confirmed his talent by winning the 400 m race at the prestigious meeting in Zurich. Anthuan was born in Georgetown, South Carolina. He was coached by "Sweet" Freddie Young at Georgetown High where he set the current state record in the 400 m (46.67), He attend the University of Iowa on a full athletic scholarship. He currently resides in Delaware and is the sprint coach for the Tatnall School.

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