About Shane Brathwaite
Born 1990. Shane Brathwaite is a hurdler.
Shane Rashad Brathwaite (born 8 February 1990) is a Barbadian hurdler who competed in the 110 metres hurdles at the 2012 Summer Olympics but did not finish the race in the qualifying heats. His gold medal in the octathlon at the 2007 World Youth Championships in Athletics made him the first person from Barbados to win a gold medal at a global athletics championship.
Brathwaite competed for Texas Tech University at Lubbock, Texas. Although he shares a birthplace, surname and specialty with Ryan Brathwaite, the two are not related.
Competition record 1Disqualified in the final
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Who is Shane Brathwaite?
Barbadian hurdler
When was Shane Brathwaite born?
Shane Brathwaite was born on 8 February 1990 in Bridgetown.
What is Shane Brathwaite's occupation?
Shane Brathwaite is a hurdler.
What nationality is Shane Brathwaite?
Shane Brathwaite's recorded nationality: Barbados.
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