Edwin Moses

Quick Facts

Full Name	Edwin Moses
Occupation	Hurdler
Date Of Birth	Aug 31, 1955(1955-08-31)
Age	69
Birthplace	Dayton
Country	United States
Birth City	Ohio
Horoscope	Virgo

Edwin Moses Biography

Edwin Moses is one of the most popular and richest Hurdler who was born on August 31, 1955 in Dayton, Ohio, United States. He won the gold medal in the 400 meter hurdles at both the 1976 and 1984 Olympics, as well as a bronze medal in 1988 in Seoul.

He was very impressed by the unmatched performance of Usain Bolt.

Moses was born in Dayton, Ohio. Having accepted an academic scholarship to Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia, he majored in physics and industrial engineering, while competing for the school track team. Morehouse did not have its own track, so he used public high school facilities around the city to train and run. Initially, Moses competed mostly in the 120-yard hurdles and 440-yard dash. Before March 1976, he ran only one 400 m hurdles race, but once he began focusing on the event he made remarkable progress. With his height of 6’2″, Moses’ trademark technique was to take a consistent 13 steps between each of the hurdles, pulling away in the second half of the race as his rivals often took 15 strides or changed their stride pattern. That year, he qualified for the U.S. team for the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal. In his first international meet, Moses won the gold medal ahead of teammate Mike Shine while setting a world record of 47.63 seconds in the process.

After breaking his own world record the following year at the Drake Stadium with a time of 47.45 seconds, Moses lost to West Germany’s Harald Schmid on August 26, 1977 in Berlin; this was his fourth defeat in the 400 m hurdles. Beginning the next week, Moses beat Schmid by 15 metres (49 ft) in Düsseldorf, and he did not lose another race for nine years, nine months and nine days. Moses qualified for the 1980 U.S. Olympic team but was unable to compete due to the 1980 Summer Olympics boycott. He did however receive one of 461 Congressional Gold Medals created especially for the spurned athletes. In the 1984 Olympics held in Los Angeles, Moses was selected to recite the Olympic Oath, but forgot the text during his presentation. He went on to win his second Olympic gold medal.

He was married to Myrella Bordt for ten years.

Edwin Moses Net Worth

Edwin Moses is one of the richest Hurdler from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Edwin Moses 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

At Morehouse College, he majored in physics and industrial engineering.

He is a Gold Medal winning track star (hurdles), who won 107 consecutive finals (in races).

Edwin Corley Moses (born August 31, 1955) is an American former track and field athlete who won gold medals in the 400 m hurdles at the 1976 and 1984 Olympics. Between 1977 and 1987, Moses won 107 consecutive finals (122 consecutive races) and set the world record in the event four times. In addition to his running, Moses was also an innovative reformer in the areas of Olympic eligibility and drug testing. In 2000, he was elected the first Chairman of the Laureus World Sports Academy, an international service organization of world-class athletes.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Edwin Moses height 6 ft 2 in Edwin weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Edwin Moses Dating?

According to our records, Edwin Moses married to Michelle Moses , Myrella Bordt. As of December 1, 2023, Edwin Moses’s is not dating anyone.

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Moses finished third in the final 400m hurdles race of his career at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul.

Facts & Trivia

Edwin Ranked on the list of most popular Hurdler. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Edwin Moses celebrates birthday on August 31 of every year.

In 1994 Moses received an MBA from Pepperdine University and was inducted into the National Track and Field Hall of Fame.

Top Facts about Edwin Moses

1. Edwin Moses is a retired American track and field athlete.
2. He specialized in the 400-meter hurdles event.
3. Moses won two Olympic gold medals (1976, 1984).
4. He also set the world record for the event four times.
5. Moses had an unbeaten streak of 122 consecutive races.
6. He was known for his unique running style and technique.
7. After retiring from athletics, he pursued a career in physics and engineering.
8. Moses has been involved in various philanthropic activities.
9. In 2000, he was named “World Athlete of the Century” by the IAAF.
10. He is considered one of the greatest hurdlers of all time.

What does Edwin Moses do now?

Moses currently serves as Chairman of the Laureus World Sports Academy , an association of sporting legends, which uses the positive influence of sport as a tool for social change around the globe. He is also Chair of the World Anti-Doping Agency’s Education Committee.

How long did Edwin Moses hold the world record?

As a 20-year-old, unknown scholar-athlete from a renowned black college, he burst upon the international scene at the Montreal Olympics. Not only did Moses win the gold medal in his first international meet, he set a world record of 47.64 seconds, breaking John Akii-Bua’s mark of 47.82.

Where does Edwin Moses live now?

Moses, who is now 64 years old and living in Atlanta , said he began noticing how many of his 1980 teammates had passed away.

How many races did Edwin Moses win?

Edwin Moses was the most dominant athlete ever in the 400-meter hurdles, winning 122 consecutive races — including 107 consecutive finals! — and two Olympic gold medals over a nearly 10-year span.

Who was best hurdler ever?

Edwin Corley Moses (born August 31, 1955) is an American former track and field athlete who won gold medals in the 400 m hurdles at the 1976 and 1984 Olympics. Between 1977 and 1987, Moses won 107 consecutive finals (122 consecutive races) and set the world record in the event four times.