Age, Biography and Wiki
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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64 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
10 August, 1959 |
| Birthday |
10 August |
| Birthplace |
Brunswick, Georgia |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous Sprinter with the age 64 years old group.
Mel Lattany Height, Weight & Measurements
At 64 years old, Mel Lattany height is 5 ft and Weight 173 lb.
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5 ft |
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173 lb |
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Dating & Relationship status
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 |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Sprinter |
Mel Lattany Social Network
Timeline
Melvin Lattany (born August 10, 1959) is a former American track athlete.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In 1987, he was reinstated by the International Amateur Athletics Federation to run track again.
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).
In 2013, Lattany was inducted into the Glynn County Sports Hall of Fame.
