Tony McQuay
McQuay at the 2013 World Championships
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| Personal information | |
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| Nationality | American |
| Born |
April 16, 1990 West Palm Beach, Florida |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | 158 lb (72 kg) |
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| Country |
 United States
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| Sport | Track and field |
| Event(s) | 400 meters |
| College team | University of Florida |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) |
200 metres: 20.38 (Helinski 2012) 400 metres: 44.35 (Rieti 2010) |
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Medal record
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Tony McQuay (born April 16, 1990) is an American track and field athlete who specializes in the 400 meters. He is a member of the 2012 United States Olympic team and competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.
McQuay was born in West Palm Beach, Florida. He graduated from Suncoast Community High School in Riviera Beach, Florida, where he ran the 100 meters, 200 meters and 400 meters for the Suncoast Chargers track and field team. He won the FHSAA state championship in the 400 meters as a senior. He also played for the Suncoast Chargers high school football team, and was recognized as the team's most outstanding wide receiver, most improved defensive back, and best all-around player.
McQuay attended the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, and was a member of coach Mike Holloway's Florida Gators track and field team in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) competition. In the 400 meters, McQuay was the 2011 NCAA indoor champion, 2012 NCAA indoor champion, the 2012 outdoor champion, and a two-time Southeastern Conference (SEC) outdoor champion. He won the senior open 400 meters event at the 2011 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships with a time of 44.68 seconds, edging Olympic gold medalist Jeremy Wariner and world champion Greg Nixon.
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