About Harry Adams
Born 1989. Harry Adams is an American athletics competitor.
Harry Adams (born November 27, 1989) is an American sprinter who specialises in the 100 and 200 metres. He attended Auburn University. At the 2012 NCAA outdoor track championships in Des Moines, Iowa, Adams became the 81st sprinter to break the 10-second barrier over 100 metres. His 9.96 sec also broke Auburn's school record, previously held by Coby Miller.
A native of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Adams attended Dillard High School, where he excelled in track and football. Regarded as a three-star recruit by Rivals.com, Adams was ranked as the No. 56 wide receiver prospect of his class. As a sophomore, Adams was named to the 2006 USA Today All-USA boys high school track team.
Adams attended Auburn University, where he was also part of the football varsity in 2008 and 2009. Adams is currently a graduate assistant sprints coach at Concord University
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Harry Adams?
American sprinter
When was Harry Adams born?
Harry Adams was born on 27 November 1989 in Fort Lauderdale.
What is Harry Adams's occupation?
Harry Adams is an athletics competitor.
What nationality is Harry Adams?
Harry Adams is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Harry Adams (sprinter)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Harry Adams. https://biography.guide/harry-adams-athletics-competitor/
MLA: "Harry Adams." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/harry-adams-athletics-competitor/.
Chicago: "Harry Adams." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/harry-adams-athletics-competitor/.
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