Tony Darden was born on September 2,1957 and is an American former track and field athlete, who competed in the sprints events during his career.
13 Facts About Tony Darden
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Tony Darden is best known for winning the men's 400-meter dash at the 1979 Pan American Games in San Juan.
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At high school, Tony Darden won multiple state championships and achieved national fame by recording national indoor records at 300 and 500 yards.
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At Arizona State University, Tony Darden was a key member of the track team, competing in the sprints and sprint relay, and helped the team to their first NCAA Championship in 1977.
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Also in 1977, Tony Darden was a member of two Arizona State record-breaking relay teams.
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In 1979, Tony Darden having finished second at the USA championships qualified for the Pan American Games.
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Tony Darden received some criticism for his run in the individual event but ran a superb relay leg to redeem his reputation.
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Tony Darden set his personal best in the 400 metres on June 21,1981, in Sacramento.
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Between 2000 and 2004, Tony Darden was a member of the Norristown Municipal Council and in 2004 Tony Darden was Norristown Council President.
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Tony Darden was ranked among the best in the US and the world in the 400 m sprint from 1977 to 1982, according to the votes of the experts of Track and Field News.
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Tony Darden was a very successful competitor at 400 m in the USA National Track and Field Championships between 1977 and 1984:.
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In 2007, Tony Darden was inducted into the Penn Relays 'Wall of Fame'.
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In 1990, Tony Darden was inducted into the Norristown Area School District Hall of Champions.