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Kevin Braunskill
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
Born (1969-03-31) March 31, 1969 (age 55)
EducationMBA Webster University
Alma materNorth Carolina State University
Occupation(s)Assistant Men’s Track and Field Coach
Years active2013-present
EmployerDelaware State University
SpouseShantal Braunskill
ChildrenKevin Jr and Chelsea
Sport
Sportsprinter
University teamNorth Carolina State

Kevin Braunskill (born March 31, 1969) is an American former sprinter.[1] A graduate of North Carolina State University, Braunskill is an 11x NCAA D1 All-American, World Junior champion, World Cup champion[2], Pan American Champion all at 200m. He was also a 10x USA National championships finalist in the event with a best time of 20.01 and highest world ranking of 6.

Athletics career and controversy

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Braunskill received a four year suspension after he tested positive for a performance-enhancing substance at the New York Games on May 22, 1994.[3] USA Track and Field exonerated Braunskill of any wrongdoing, but the suspension came from the International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAFF) and effected his European competitions.[4] Remarkably, Braunskill never lost his Home Depot or Champion Apparel sponsors. In fact, he used this platform to travel more than any other track and field athlete. He donated 100% of his appearance fees to local organizations supporting children near the competition site. He continued competing until 2004.

Career

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Braunskill started out in track and field for Riverhead High School. [5] In 1994, Braunskill was ranked one of the top in the World List for the 200m by Track and Field News. [6] He had a successful college career at North Carolina State and received six outdoor all-American honours and four indoor honours. [7]

Braunskill was a Captain[8] and a Bronze Star decorated retired US Army Officer. He joined the coaching team at Delaware State University as Assistant Men’s Track and Field Coach in August 2013.[9]

Family life

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Braunskill is married to Shantal Braunskill of Cape Town, South Africa and they have two children, Kevin Jr. and Chelsea. [10] His cousin is Carl Smith, who was a headline performer for the Blue Waves team at Riverhead High School with him. [7] [11]

References

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  1. ^ "Kevin Braunskill". IAAF.org. Retrieved May 22, 2012.
  2. ^ "Athlete Overview". World Athletics. Retrieved January 1, 2025.
  3. ^ "Suspension Is Upheld For American Sprinter". The New York Times. May 26, 1996.
  4. ^ Liepa, Bob. "Best of the Rest: Scandal pushed Braunskill off the track". The Suffolk Times. Retrieved January 1, 2025.
  5. ^ The Washington Post (August 28, 1989). "University Games". The Washington Post. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
  6. ^ Track and Field News (August 11, 1994). "Track Newsletter" (PDF). Track and Field News. Vol. 40, no. 29. p. 224. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
  7. ^ a b "Best of the Rest: Scandal pushed Braunskill off the track". The Suffolk Times. August 5, 2011. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
  8. ^ Montemurro, Meghan. "Horrific accident can't stop ex-Dover AFB sergeant". Delaware Online. Retrieved January 1, 2025.
  9. ^ "Men's Outdoor Track". Delaware State University Athletics. Retrieved January 1, 2025.
  10. ^ "Kevin Braunskill - Assistant Men's Track & Field Coach - Staff Directory". Delaware State University. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
  11. ^ Liepa, Bob (August 2, 2011). "Greatest Athlete #16: Nobody could run like Carl Smith". Riverhead News Review. Retrieved January 2, 2025.


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