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Renaldo Nehemiah Biography

Renaldo Nehemiah is one of the most popular and richest Hurdler who was born on March 24, 1959 in Newark, New Jersey, United States. He was a famed hurdler who then found success playing for the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL. After three seasons in the NFL, he returned to track and field. He ran hurdles in his 49ers uniform during his transition from track and field to football.

He was coach by He was coached by Bill Walsh on the 49ers during their Super Bowl win in 1982. for the 49ers in their Super Bowl win of 1982.

Nehemiah was nicknamed “Skeets” as a baby because he crawled so fast. The nickname followed him. He was the national junior champion in 1977, the same year he graduated from Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School in his hometown of Scotch Plains, New Jersey. Nehemiah’s high school personal bests were 12.9 in the 110 meter hurdles and 35.8 in the 300 meter hurdles, so much faster than his competitors that his coach had him compete over 42 inch hurdles (collegiate height) and occasionally train over 45 inch hurdles. He was Track and Field News “High School Athlete of the Year” in 1977. The cover was noted for showing Nehemiah in a reflective mood rather than in action as most other T&FN covers. “I always look spaced out at meets, sort of nonchalant,” Nehemiah told The New York Times in response. After graduating from Scotch Plains-Fanwood, Nehemiah attended the University of Maryland, where he won three NCAA titles including the 1978-9 NCAA Indoor Championships.

Nehemiah’s sophomore year at UMD proved to be his breakout year. He broke the world record in the 110 meter hurdles twice in two weeks, running 13.16 and then 13.00. He won the 1979 IAAF World Cup and Pan-American Games titles, as well as the second of four U.S. national titles. At the 1979 Penn Relays, Nehemiah anchored UMD’s shuttle hurdle relay, 4 × 400 meter relay, and 4 × 200 meter relay, and was named meet MVP. During the relays he recorded an unofficial split of 19.4 seconds in the 4-by-200 meter relay and a 44.3 second split in the 4 × 400 meter relay. Nehemiah described his 400-meter leg as follows:

He was raised with two younger siblings. Gloria, his wife, had two daughters, Samara and Ariel.

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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The prohibitive favorite to win the 110-meter hurdles in the 1980 Summer Olympics, he was unable to compete due to a 64-nation boycott of the Games. Nehemiah received one of 461 Congressional Gold Medals created especially for the spurned athletes. At the 1981 Weltklasse meeting in Zürich, Switzerland, Nehemiah broke the world record for the 110 meter hurdles and became the first person to ever run the race in less than 13 seconds. In an interview, Nehemiah explained his race as less than ideal:

Renaldo Nehemiah Net Worth

Renaldo Nehemiah is one of the richest Hurdler from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Renaldo Nehemiah's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was named Track & Field News’ High School Athlete-of-the Year in 1977.

After completing the 110m hurdles in under thirteen seconds, he was once the world record holder.

Renaldo Nehemiah (born March 24, 1959) is a retired American track and field athlete who specialized in the 110 m hurdles. He was ranked number one in the world for four straight years, and is a former world record holder. Nehemiah is the first man to run the event in under 13 seconds. Nehemiah also played pro football in the National Football League (NFL) as a wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers from 1982 to 1985, before returning to track and field athletics from 1986 to 1991. After retiring from competition, he has worked in sports management.

Despite never playing football in college, Nehemiah worked out in 1982 for several NFL teams, including the San Francisco 49ers, Pittsburgh Steelers, Washington Redskins, Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles, New York Giants and New England Patriots; he signed with the 49ers. During his three years as a wide receiver he caught 43 passes for 754 yards, a 17.5 average, and four touchdowns. Although he was part of the Super Bowl winning team in the 1984 season, he did not play a major role. His football career is deemed by some to be a failure – many think it represents one of the most glaring mistakes ever made by 49ers head coach Bill Walsh – winning Nehemiah a comparison to the track star Jimmie “Oops” Hines, who won his infamous nickname for his inability to catch the ball. However, Nehemiah’s presence on the field would often force opposing defenses into deep coverage. Nehemiah was deemed expendable in 1985 when the 49ers drafted Jerry Rice in the first round, and he returned to the track in 1986.

He is currently involved with Athletics Managers, a sports management and marketing agency. Clients he has represented have included Allen Johnson, Mark Crear and Justin Gatlin and 2012 400 meter Olympic Gold Medalist Kirani James.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Renaldo Nehemiah height 6 ft 1 in Renaldo weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Nehemiah was the only four-time winner of The Superstars, a made-for-television decathlon-style competition broadcast by ABC Sports (and during the late 1980s, NBC Sports). He won the event in 1981, 1982, 1983 and 1986.

Who is Renaldo Nehemiah Dating?

According to our records, Renaldo Nehemiah married to Gloria Nehemiah. As of December 1, 2023, Renaldo Nehemiah’s is not dating anyone.

Facts & Trivia

Renaldo Ranked on the list of most popular Hurdler. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Renaldo Nehemiah celebrates birthday on March 24 of every year.

What happened Renaldo Nehemiah?

Nehemiah also played pro football in the National Football League (NFL) as a wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers from 1982 to 1985, before returning to track and field athletics from 1986 to 1991. After retiring from competition, he has worked in sports management.

What was Renaldo Nehemiah 40 yard time?

His signing would give San Francisco one of the fastest men in the National Football League; the 49ers have timed him in 4.1 seconds for the 40-yard dash.” During his three years as a wide receiver, Nehemiah caught 43 passes for 754 yards, a 17.5 average, and four touchdowns, and was on the team when they won the Super …

Did Renaldo Nehemiah win a gold medal?

If anyone needed further proof of the perverse sense of humor of the gods of athletics or the fates controlling the games we play, consider the fact that Renaldo Nehemiah owns a Super Bowl ring but no Olympic gold medal.

Where did Renaldo Nehemiah go to college?

University of Maryland

Is Renaldo Nehemiah married?

Gloria Nehemiah

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