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| Born | September 16, 1980 (1980-09-16) (age 44) |
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Mitchell "Mitch" Potter (born September 16, 1980) is a maleAmericantrack and field athlete, who competes in the sprints events, primarily the400 metres. He is best known for winning the men's 400 metres event at the2003 Pan American Games inSanto Domingo.
Potter was born inSt. Michael, Minnesota and attendedSt. Michael-Albertville High School. While in high school, he won five state Track and Field titles, and in August 2012 still held two state records in the Class A 300-meter hurdles and 4 X 400 meter relay.[1] He was a member of the 1999 STMA Track Team that won theMSHSL Track & Field Class A Championship.
Potter earned his spot in 2003 Pan American games by finishing 4th at theUSA Outdoor Track and Field Championships[2] Potter had set his personal best (44.58) in the 400 metres a week earlier on June 14, 2003 inSacramento while finishing 3rd at theNCAA Men's Outdoor Track and Field Championships for theUniversity of Minnesota behind teammate (and future 4x400 relay teammate at the Pan Am Games),Adam Steele.[3] He was a 9 timeNCAA All American.[4]
Potter has continued to run beyond college with occasional success.[5] He himself complains his tendency to go out too hard at the beginning of the race costs him coming home.[6]
In 2004 he finished seventh in the semifinal at the Olympic Trials (45.67), second at the Drake Relays (46.89) and first at Cedar Falls (44.88). He did not compete in 2005. Potter graduated from theUniversity of Minnesota in 2004.[7]
Potter was inducted into the St. Michael-Albertville High School Hall of Fame in August 2012.[8]
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