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Kenny Harrison (born Kerry Harrison, February 13, 1965 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States) is a former track and field athlete competing in triple jump. He won the gold medal at the 1996 Olympic games in Atlanta.
Kendra "Keni" Harrison (born September 18, 1992) is an American hurdler. Harrison held the world record in the women's 100 metres hurdles with a time of 12.20 seconds, set on July 22, 2016 at the London Müller Anniversary Games, breaking the previous world record of 12.21 seconds achieved nearly 28 years earlier by Bulgarian athlete ...
Jul 27, 1996 · Olympic Games Atlanta, GA July 27, 1996 Men’s Triple Jump Results: 1) Kenny Harrison – 18.09 (59’ 4”) 2) Jonathan Edwards – 17.88 (58’ 8”) 3) Yoelbi Quesada – 17.44 (57’ 2.5 ...
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Feb 14, 2023 · Watch as Kenny Harrison sets the bar high and wins the gold medal with his impressive 18.09 meter jump (Olympic record!). Watch Pedro Pichardo as he competes in the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.
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Kenny Harrison was a triple jumper who won gold in the event at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics and at the 1991 World Championships. Harrison jumped in college at Kansas State University, where he was a three-time NCAA Champion, winning the long jump indoors in 1986, and the triple jump outdoors in 1986 and indoors in 1988.
After being forced to miss the 1992 Olympic Games due to injury, Kenny Harrison took advantage of his chances in 1996 in Atlanta. The 1991 World Outdoor Championships gold medalist in the triple jump, Harrison reached new levels with a mark of 18.09m/59-4.25 at the 1996 Olympic Games.
Nov 16, 2020 · Read about Kenny Harrison's achievements, career, and advice in this exclusive interview with Digital Journal. He shares his Olympic record, Hall of Fame induction, motivational speaking, and future plans.
