About Ray Brown
Born 1961. Ray Brown is an American athletics competitor.
Ray Brown (born August 11, 1961) is a retired American middle-distance runner who competed primarily in the 800 meters. An indoor specialist, he represented his country at four consecutive World Indoor Championships starting in 1987 and made the final once, in 1989. In addition, he is a four-time national indoor champion.
Running for the Virginia Cavaliers track and field team, Brown finished 3rd in the 800 m at the 1982 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships.
International competitions
Personal bests Outdoor 800 metres – 1:45.11 (Bern 1989) 1000 metres – 2:18.96 (Gateshead 1986) Indoor 800 metres – 1:46.06 (Piraeus 1989) 1000 metres – 2:19.20 (East Rutherford 1988)
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Who is Ray Brown?
American athletics competitor
When was Ray Brown born?
Ray Brown was born on 11 August 1961.
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Ray Brown is an athletics competitor.
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Ray Brown is American.
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