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Greene was born into poverty in [[Bridgetown]], on the Caribbean island of Barbados, where at a very early age he made a name for himself as a [[cricket player]]. After discovering the joy of winning in sprints, he soon found his true expertise in the longer distances of [[400 metres|400]] and [[800 metres]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Fox|first1=Scarlett|title=Newsome Coach Orlando Greene: From Caribbean To Olympian|url=http://fl.milesplit.com/articles/94526/newsome-coach-orlando-greene-from-caribbean-to-olympian|accessdate=24 March 2016|date=22 October 2012}}</ref> He attended [[Seton Hall University]], setting school records in the 1600 metres and winning the 1973 NCAA championship in that event. In 1976 he set the Barbadian record for the 800 record in Philadelphia.<ref>{{cite web|title=GUYANA AND ST.VINCENT HAVE BOOKED THEIR SPOTS FOR THIS YEAR'S BARBADOS RELAY FAIR|url=http://www.whatsupcaribbean.com/sports/item/1328-guyana-and-stvincent-have-booked-their-spots-for-this-years-barbados-relay-fair|accessdate=24 March 2016}}</ref> In that year he also competed in the 400 and 800 metres in Montréal. Greene retired from running in 1980 and began coaching track athletes throughout the Caribbean, including coaching the Barbados Olympic team in 1984. He played a significant role in the development of Olympians [[Andrea Blackett]] and [[Obadele Thompson]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Hackettt|first1=Phillip|title=News from the Caribbean as of Thursday March 24, 2016 Caribbean sprinter has high hopes for the Olympics|url=http://www.caribbeannewsnow.com/caribnet/2004/02/06/sprinter.htm|accessdate=24 March 2016|date=6 February 2004}}</ref> |
Greene was born into poverty in [[Bridgetown]], on the Caribbean island of Barbados, where at a very early age he made a name for himself as a [[cricket player]]. After discovering the joy of winning in sprints, he soon found his true expertise in the longer distances of [[400 metres|400]] and [[800 metres]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Fox|first1=Scarlett|title=Newsome Coach Orlando Greene: From Caribbean To Olympian|url=http://fl.milesplit.com/articles/94526/newsome-coach-orlando-greene-from-caribbean-to-olympian|accessdate=24 March 2016|date=22 October 2012}}</ref> He attended [[Seton Hall University]], setting school records in the [[1600 meter run|1600 metres]] and winning the 1973 NCAA championship in that event. In 1976 he set the Barbadian record for the 800 record in Philadelphia.<ref>{{cite web|title=GUYANA AND ST.VINCENT HAVE BOOKED THEIR SPOTS FOR THIS YEAR'S BARBADOS RELAY FAIR|url=http://www.whatsupcaribbean.com/sports/item/1328-guyana-and-stvincent-have-booked-their-spots-for-this-years-barbados-relay-fair|accessdate=24 March 2016}}</ref> In that year he also competed in the 400 and 800 metres in Montréal. Greene retired from running in 1980 and began coaching track athletes throughout the Caribbean, including coaching the Barbados Olympic team in 1984. He played a significant role in the development of Olympians [[Andrea Blackett]] and [[Obadele Thompson]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Hackettt|first1=Phillip|title=News from the Caribbean as of Thursday March 24, 2016 Caribbean sprinter has high hopes for the Olympics|url=http://www.caribbeannewsnow.com/caribnet/2004/02/06/sprinter.htm|accessdate=24 March 2016|date=6 February 2004}}</ref> |
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In the 1980's, Greene emigrated to the United States. He currently lives in [[Lithia, Florida]] where he has served as track and cross-country coach at [[Newsome High School]]. His teams frequently have far greater participation rates than other schools.<ref>{{cite web|title=Newsome's Depth on Display in Cross-Country Sweep|url=http://www.tbo.com/sports/preps/newsomes-depth-on-display-20151003/|publisher=Tampa Bay Times|accessdate=24 March 2016|date=3 October 2015}}</ref> |
In the 1980's, Greene emigrated to the United States. He currently lives in [[Lithia, Florida]] where he has served as track and cross-country coach at [[Newsome High School]]. His teams frequently have far greater participation rates than other schools.<ref>{{cite web|title=Newsome's Depth on Display in Cross-Country Sweep|url=http://www.tbo.com/sports/preps/newsomes-depth-on-display-20151003/|publisher=Tampa Bay Times|accessdate=24 March 2016|date=3 October 2015}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 12:11, 24 March 2016
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Barbadian |
| Born | 7 July 1953[1] |
| Height | 1.71 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in) |
| Weight | 63 kg (139 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Event(s) | 400 800 1600 |
Orlando Greene is an Olympic runner from Barbados who raced in the 1976 summer Olympic games in Montréal.
History
Greene was born into poverty in Bridgetown, on the Caribbean island of Barbados, where at a very early age he made a name for himself as a cricket player. After discovering the joy of winning in sprints, he soon found his true expertise in the longer distances of 400 and 800 metres.[2] He attended Seton Hall University, setting school records in the 1600 metres and winning the 1973 NCAA championship in that event. In 1976 he set the Barbadian record for the 800 record in Philadelphia.[3] In that year he also competed in the 400 and 800 metres in Montréal. Greene retired from running in 1980 and began coaching track athletes throughout the Caribbean, including coaching the Barbados Olympic team in 1984. He played a significant role in the development of Olympians Andrea Blackett and Obadele Thompson.[4]
In the 1980's, Greene emigrated to the United States. He currently lives in Lithia, Florida where he has served as track and cross-country coach at Newsome High School. His teams frequently have far greater participation rates than other schools.[5]
References
- ^ "Orlando Greene". SportsReference.com. Retrieved 24 March 2016.
- ^ Fox, Scarlett (22 October 2012). "Newsome Coach Orlando Greene: From Caribbean To Olympian". Retrieved 24 March 2016.
- ^ "GUYANA AND ST.VINCENT HAVE BOOKED THEIR SPOTS FOR THIS YEAR'S BARBADOS RELAY FAIR". Retrieved 24 March 2016.
- ^ Hackettt, Phillip (6 February 2004). "News from the Caribbean as of Thursday March 24, 2016 Caribbean sprinter has high hopes for the Olympics". Retrieved 24 March 2016.
- ^ "Newsome's Depth on Display in Cross-Country Sweep". Tampa Bay Times. 3 October 2015. Retrieved 24 March 2016.