Maurice Green is an American sprinter who has won Olympic gold medals and broken world records. Greene announced on February 4, 2008, that he was retiring from the sport.International Herald Tribune: Maurice Greene
On August 25, 2008, ABC announced Greene is a contestant on Dancing with the Stars season 7 and is paired with Cheryl Burke.Official Site: New Cast Revealed
Career Highlights
- 1995: 4th World Indoor Championships (60 m.)Athletix: Maurice Greene
- 1997: World Champion (100 m.)Athletix: Maurice Greene
- 1998: World Record at 60 m. Indoors (6" 39.), Goodwill Games, gold medalAthletix: Maurice Greene
- 1999: World Record at 100 m. (9" 79.), World Champion (100 m., 200 m., 4X100 m. relay), World Indoor Champion (60 m.), 2nd IAAF GP (200 m.)Athletix: Maurice Greene
- 2000: Olympic Champion (100 m. and 4X100 m. relay)Athletix: Maurice Greene
- 2001: World Champion (100 m.)Athletix: Maurice Greene
Quotes
"There is no room in our sport for drug cheaters whatsoever. I think it should be a life ban if you get caught, even once.”—Maurice GreeneTimesonline: Maurice Greene