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Mel Lattany was born on 10 August, 1959 in Brunswick, Georgia, is an American sprinter. Discover Mel Lattany's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 64 years old?

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Age 64 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 10 August 1959
Birthday 10 August
Birthplace Brunswick, Georgia
Nationality United States

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Mel Lattany Height, Weight & Measurements

At 64 years old, Mel Lattany height is 5 ft and Weight 173 lb.

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Height 5 ft
Weight 173 lb
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He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Mel Lattany Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Mel Lattany worth at the age of 64 years old? Mel Lattany’s income source is mostly from being a successful Sprinter. He is from United States. We have estimated Mel Lattany's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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Source of Income Sprinter

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1959

Melvin Lattany (born August 10, 1959) is a former American track athlete.

1978

He accepted a track scholarship from the University of Georgia, where he established a new Men's World Junior Record over 100 metres on July 30, 1978.

1979

Lattany was ranked among the best in the US and the world in both the 100 and 200 m sprint events from 1979 to 1984, according to the votes of the experts of Track and Field News.

1980

He was one of the world's dominating sprinters in the early 1980s.

Lattany attended Glynn Academy, where he was a standout sprinter in track.

He also practiced football, where although he was primarily a wide receiver, he also played as a safety, cornerback, punt returner, kickoff returner and was the backup placekicker.

Lattany qualified for the 1980 US Olympic team as a 100 metres sprinter and a member of the 4 × 400 metres relay team, but was unable to compete due to the 1980 Summer Olympics boycott.

He did however receive one of 461 Congressional Gold Medals awarded to those athletes affected by the boycott.

1981

He won a gold medal in the 100 metres at the 1981 Summer Universiade, and in the 200 metres at the 1981 IAAF World Cup, with a 20.21 seconds finish.

1984

On May 5, 1984, Lattany became the fifth man (second at sea level) to break the 10-second barrier when he clocked 9.96 seconds in Athens, Georgia.

1985

Lattany retired from track in 1985 and signed as a free agent with the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League on June 20, looking to become an NFL wide receiver as a 25-year-old rookie.

At the time, he ran the 40-yard dash in 4.29 seconds.

He was released on August 19.

1987

In 1987, he was reinstated by the International Amateur Athletics Federation to run track again.

2009

In 2009, Lattany was honored as one of the 20 Athletes of the Century at the Drake Relays (he was never beaten in the 100 m, finals and preliminary races, in the four years he competed there, 1978 to 1981; in addition being named outstanding performer in 1981).

2013

In 2013, Lattany was inducted into the Glynn County Sports Hall of Fame.