- Tony Dees
Anthony ("Tony") Michael Dees (born
August 6 1963 inPascagoula, Mississippi ) is a former American hurdler.Dees won the silver medal at the
1992 Summer Olympics inBarcelona behindMark McKoy . He then finished third at the 1993 World Indoor Championships, eighth at the 1993 World Championships, third again at the 1997 World Indoor Championships and fourth at the 1999 World ChampionshipsIn 2001 Dees tested positive for
norandrosterone at the Pontiac Grand Prix USA Indoor T&F Championships and norandrosterone/noretiochdandone at the Norwich Union Indoor Grand Prix. [ [http://www.usatf.org/about/legal/antidoping/DQs.asp Anti-Doping - Disqualifications and Public Warnings] USATF] He received a life ban from the IAAF.He attended the
University of Mississippi , but left the school prior to receiving a degree.Another one of his accomplishments is coaching the University School in Cross Country and led them to their first ever Boys and Girls trip to Regionals in the School's history.
Dees was inducted into the Ole Miss track hall of fame by coach Joe Walker in 2004.
Personal bests
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110 metres hurdles - 13.05 s (1991)
*100 metres - 10.15 s (1991)
*200 metres - 20.54 s (1984)ee also
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List of sportspeople sanctioned for doping offences References
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