Oliver Bradwell
Encyclopedia
Oliver Bradwell, Jr. is an America
n sprinter, who specializes in the 100
and 200 m
dash. In 2010, he won a gold medal
at the 13th IAAF World Junior Championships in Athletics
at Stade Moncton in New Brunswick
, Canada
. A native of Wichita, Kansas
, Bradwell is currently attending Barton County Community College
as an incoming freshman
.
on August 21, 1992, Oliver grew up excelling at many sports including soccer, football
, and track and field
. Bradwell was first discovered as having deceptive speed from a childhood track coach. When Oliver started out running for Wichita Unity Track Club as an eight year old, he immediately had success in the 100 and 200 meters by breaking multiple meet and state records in his age group, which some still hold today and AAU Junior Olympic Games
championships. In addition, he was an anchor leg of a nationally successful 4 x 100 m relay
team along with second leg Deveon Dinwiddie (an incoming freshman
as a Kansas State University
Running Back
), third leg Corey Henley (an incoming freshman
at Northern Virginia Community College
), and first leg D.J. Hubbard (a highly recruited senior Running Back
at La Hoya Community High School), who all possessed rare speed at a young age, toured the Missouri Valley Region with Bradwell throughout his early AAU
career. Oliver was also an All-Metro soccer player for Wichita East High School.
in the 4 x 100 m relay at Moncton, New Brunswick
, Canada
in 2010. Teaming up with Charles Silmon
, Eric Harris
and Traveon Rogers, Bradwell helped the U.S. to a world-leading WL winning time of 38.93s, which was the third-fastest time ever run at the World Junior Championships in Athletics, behind the 38.66s WJR
blazed by the 2004 U.S. team and the 38.92s posted by the 2002 U.S. team. Bradwell is the first Kansas
high school
sprinter ever to win an IAAF world championship title and gold medal, and is currently the 100 m AAU
and USATF Youth Outdoor national champion
, and the 200 m U.S. Junior Outdoor national champion. Each of these titles were attained by Bradwell at the age of 17 in a grueling 15,000 mile North American
tour running from late June 2010 through early August 2010. Bradwell also won the 100 m AAU
Youth Outdoor national championship
in 2009.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
n sprinter, who specializes in the 100
100 metres
The 100 metres, or 100-metre dash, is a sprint race in track and field competitions. The shortest common outdoor running distance, it is one of the most popular and prestigious events in the sport of athletics. It has been contested at the Summer Olympics since 1896...
and 200 m
200 metres
A 200 metres race is a sprint running event. On an outdoor 400 m track, the race begins on the curve and ends on the home straight, so a combination of techniques are needed to successfully run the race. A slightly shorter race, called the stadion and run on a straight track, was the first...
dash. In 2010, he won a gold medal
Gold medal
A gold medal is typically the medal awarded for highest achievement in a non-military field. Its name derives from the use of at least a fraction of gold in form of plating or alloying in its manufacture...
at the 13th IAAF World Junior Championships in Athletics
IAAF World Junior Championships in Athletics
The IAAF World Junior Championships in Athletics are the world championships for junior aged athletes athletes, organized by the International Association of Athletics Federations. It is held biennially since 1986.-Championships:-Men:-Women:-External links:* at...
at Stade Moncton in New Brunswick
New Brunswick
New Brunswick is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the only province in the federation that is constitutionally bilingual . The provincial capital is Fredericton and Saint John is the most populous city. Greater Moncton is the largest Census Metropolitan Area...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. A native of Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, Kansas
Wichita is the largest city in the U.S. state of Kansas.As of the 2010 census, the city population was 382,368. Located in south-central Kansas on the Arkansas River, Wichita is the county seat of Sedgwick County and the principal city of the Wichita metropolitan area...
, Bradwell is currently attending Barton County Community College
Barton County Community College
Barton Community College is a two-year junior college located in Great Bend, Kansas. Its service area includes Barton, Ellsworth, Pawnee, Rush and Russell Counties,Stafford County north of US Highway 50, and northwestern Rice County.Athletics:The school is more commonly known for it nationally...
as an incoming freshman
Freshman
A freshman or fresher is a first-year student in secondary school, high school, or college. The term first year can also be used as a noun, to describe the students themselves A freshman (US) or fresher (UK, India) (or sometimes fish, freshie, fresher; slang plural frosh or freshmeat) is a...
.
Early life
Born in Wichita, KansasWichita, Kansas
Wichita is the largest city in the U.S. state of Kansas.As of the 2010 census, the city population was 382,368. Located in south-central Kansas on the Arkansas River, Wichita is the county seat of Sedgwick County and the principal city of the Wichita metropolitan area...
on August 21, 1992, Oliver grew up excelling at many sports including soccer, football
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
, and track and field
Track and field
Track and field is a sport comprising various competitive athletic contests based around the activities of running, jumping and throwing. The name of the sport derives from the venue for the competitions: a stadium which features an oval running track surrounding a grassy area...
. Bradwell was first discovered as having deceptive speed from a childhood track coach. When Oliver started out running for Wichita Unity Track Club as an eight year old, he immediately had success in the 100 and 200 meters by breaking multiple meet and state records in his age group, which some still hold today and AAU Junior Olympic Games
AAU Junior Olympic Games
The AAU Junior Olympic Games are the pinnacle competition held annually by the US Amateur Athletic Union.-Sports currently held:The following is a list of sports that currently take place at the Junior Olympic Games.* Aquatics - Diving and Swimming...
championships. In addition, he was an anchor leg of a nationally successful 4 x 100 m relay
4 x 100 metres relay
The 4 × 100 metres relay or sprint relay is an athletics track event run in lanes over one lap of the track with four runners completing 100 metres each. The first runners begin in the same stagger as for the individual 400 m race...
team along with second leg Deveon Dinwiddie (an incoming freshman
Freshman
A freshman or fresher is a first-year student in secondary school, high school, or college. The term first year can also be used as a noun, to describe the students themselves A freshman (US) or fresher (UK, India) (or sometimes fish, freshie, fresher; slang plural frosh or freshmeat) is a...
as a Kansas State University
Kansas State University
Kansas State University, commonly shortened to K-State, is an institution of higher learning located in Manhattan, Kansas, in the United States...
Running Back
Running back
A running back is a gridiron football position, who is typically lined up in the offensive backfield. The primary roles of a running back are to receive handoffs from the quarterback for a rushing play, to catch passes from out of the backfield, and to block.There are usually one or two running...
), third leg Corey Henley (an incoming freshman
Freshman
A freshman or fresher is a first-year student in secondary school, high school, or college. The term first year can also be used as a noun, to describe the students themselves A freshman (US) or fresher (UK, India) (or sometimes fish, freshie, fresher; slang plural frosh or freshmeat) is a...
at Northern Virginia Community College
Northern Virginia Community College
Northern Virginia Community College, often abbreviated NVCC and colloquially as NOVA, comprises several locations in the Northern Virginia suburbs of Washington, D.C., and is both the second largest multi-campus community college in the United States and the largest educational institution in the...
), and first leg D.J. Hubbard (a highly recruited senior Running Back
Running back
A running back is a gridiron football position, who is typically lined up in the offensive backfield. The primary roles of a running back are to receive handoffs from the quarterback for a rushing play, to catch passes from out of the backfield, and to block.There are usually one or two running...
at La Hoya Community High School), who all possessed rare speed at a young age, toured the Missouri Valley Region with Bradwell throughout his early AAU
Amateur Athletic Union
The Amateur Athletic Union is one of the largest non-profit volunteer sports organizations in the United States. A multi-sport organization, the AAU is dedicated exclusively to the promotion and development of amateur sports and physical fitness programs.-History:The AAU was founded in 1888 to...
career. Oliver was also an All-Metro soccer player for Wichita East High School.
Career
Oliver Bradwell, Jr. won an IAAF World Junior title anchoring Team USATeam USA
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in the 4 x 100 m relay at Moncton, New Brunswick
New Brunswick
New Brunswick is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the only province in the federation that is constitutionally bilingual . The provincial capital is Fredericton and Saint John is the most populous city. Greater Moncton is the largest Census Metropolitan Area...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
in 2010. Teaming up with Charles Silmon
Charles Silmon
Charles Silmon is an American sprinter who specialises in the 100 and 200 metres. He won a two medals at the 2010 World Junior Championships in Athletics...
, Eric Harris
Eric Harris (athlete)
Eric Harris is an American sprinter who specialises in the 100 and 200 metres. He is currently in his sophomore year at the University of Georgia....
and Traveon Rogers, Bradwell helped the U.S. to a world-leading WL winning time of 38.93s, which was the third-fastest time ever run at the World Junior Championships in Athletics, behind the 38.66s WJR
WJR
WJR is a radio station in Detroit, Michigan, United States. It broadcasts a news/talk format. It is a class A clear channel station whose broadcasts can be heard throughout most of the Midwest, eastern United States and Canada at night, making it one of the most powerful radio stations in the...
blazed by the 2004 U.S. team and the 38.92s posted by the 2002 U.S. team. Bradwell is the first Kansas
Kansas
Kansas is a US state located in the Midwestern United States. It is named after the Kansas River which flows through it, which in turn was named after the Kansa Native American tribe, which inhabited the area. The tribe's name is often said to mean "people of the wind" or "people of the south...
high school
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
sprinter ever to win an IAAF world championship title and gold medal, and is currently the 100 m AAU
Amateur Athletic Union
The Amateur Athletic Union is one of the largest non-profit volunteer sports organizations in the United States. A multi-sport organization, the AAU is dedicated exclusively to the promotion and development of amateur sports and physical fitness programs.-History:The AAU was founded in 1888 to...
and USATF Youth Outdoor national champion
National championship
A national championship is the top achievement for any sport or contest in a particular nation or nation state. The title is usually awarded by contests, ranking systems, stature, ability, etc. This determines the best team, individual in a particular nation and in a particular field...
, and the 200 m U.S. Junior Outdoor national champion. Each of these titles were attained by Bradwell at the age of 17 in a grueling 15,000 mile North American
North American
North American generally refers to an entity, people, group, or attribute of North America, especially of the United States and Canada together.-Culture:*North American English, a collective term used to describe American English and Canadian English...
tour running from late June 2010 through early August 2010. Bradwell also won the 100 m AAU
Amateur Athletic Union
The Amateur Athletic Union is one of the largest non-profit volunteer sports organizations in the United States. A multi-sport organization, the AAU is dedicated exclusively to the promotion and development of amateur sports and physical fitness programs.-History:The AAU was founded in 1888 to...
Youth Outdoor national championship
National championship
A national championship is the top achievement for any sport or contest in a particular nation or nation state. The title is usually awarded by contests, ranking systems, stature, ability, etc. This determines the best team, individual in a particular nation and in a particular field...
in 2009.
Personal Bests (PB)
| Distance | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 100 m | 10.34s | Albuquerque, New Mexico (5 June 2010) |
| 200 m | 20.97s | Eugene, Oregon (25 June 2011) |
| 60 m (Indoor) | 6.85s | Columbia, Missouri (20 February 2010) |