Manteo Mitchell


Manteo Mitchell is an American sprinter who competes in the 200m, 400m, and 4×400m relay. He was a member of the USA team that won the gold medal in the Men's 4×400 metres relay at the 2012 IAAF World Indoor Championships.

Early life

Mitchell was born in Shelby, North Carolina and attended Crest High School. He enrolled at Western Carolina University on an athletic scholarship, where he qualified for the NCAA Outdoor Championship three times. He was a member of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity.

Professional career

At the 2012 United States Olympic Trials, Mitchell qualified for the Olympic team by finishing fifth in the 400 metres with a time of 44.96, which qualified him to run in the 4x400 metres relay as a member of the U.S. relay team. At the 2012 Summer Olympics held in London, Mitchell ran the first leg of the heat for the 4x400 metres relay and revealed afterwards that he broke his left fibula at the 200m mark. Despite this, Manteo finished his lap and clocked a time of 45.7, and the American team was able to qualify for the final. Mitchell later earned a silver medal after the American team placed second in the final.

Personal life

Mitchell is very family-oriented and balances his training and philanthropy with interests in fashion and singing. Michell travels the world spreading his story of Faith Focus Finish. He is an Athlete Ambassador for Incrediwear, has been featured on television shows, in commercials, and does sports analyst work for NBC Sports.
Mitchell currently resides in Asheville, North Carolina. He is currently being coached by his former college coach Danny Williamson.

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