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Michael Bates

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Michael Dion Bates (born December 19, 1969) is an American former two-sport athlete who gained fame as a sprinter who won an Olympic bronze medal in the 200-meter dash in 1992. He also played football as a kick returner in the National Football League (NFL), where he was a five-time Pro Bowl selection. He played college football for the Arizona Wildcats. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 14 different languages on Wikipedia. Michael Bates is the 7,512th most popular athlete, the 20,833rd most popular biography from United States and the 823rd most popular American Athlete.

Michael Bates, born in 1969, is most famous for being an American sprinter who specialized in the 200 meters and won a bronze medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics. He also achieved success in the World Championships, securing a gold medal in the 4x100 meter relay in 1991.

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Among people born in 1969, Michael Bates ranks 1,346. Before him are Thabo Mngomeni, Cameron Mathison, Nayan Mongia, Dean Windass, Eric Fonoimoana, and Doug Sharp. After him are Tanuja Chandra, Bernard Fanning, William Fox-Pitt, José Maria Larocca, Samina Ali, and Bill Huizenga.

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In United States

Among people born in United States, Michael Bates ranks 20,841 out of 20,380. Before him are Oakes Fegley (2004), Brit Morgan (1987), Patrick McCaw (1995), Beth Shapiro (1976), Ilana Glazer (1987), and Doc Shaw (1992). After him are Anthony Morrow (1985), Terra Naomi (1979), Smith Cho (1985), Shelly Martinez (1980), Ethan Horvath (1995), and Scott Gault (1983).

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Among ATHLETES In United States

Among athletes born in United States, Michael Bates ranks 826. Before him are Kristi Castlin (1988), Josh Inman (1980), Natasha Hastings (1986), Janee' Kassanavoid (1995), John John Florence (1992), Eric Fonoimoana (1969), Sage Kotsenburg (1993), Doug Sharp (1969), and Kent Farrington (1980). After him are Scott Gault (1983), Jonathan Groth (1992), and Duncan Scott (null).

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