Maurice Greene Finally Retires

After a successful running career and a series of unfortunate injuries Maurice Greene finally hung up his sprinting shoes and called an end to his highly eventful career as a professional athlete, at the age of 33. He is arguably the greatest U.S. sprinter of all time.


He dominated the track scene from 1995 to 2004, though he was frequently plagued with injuries. He claimed two Olympic golds in Sydney in 2000, a silver and bronze in Athens in 2004 ans six world championship gold medals. He was also the first athlete to successfully complete the 100/200 double at the world's championship in 1999.


He wasn't just a great athlete, he was also quite a showman as well. His presence practically guarantees an eventful time-- bringing a tempered mix of excitement, bravado, drama, fun and speed to the realm of track and field.


He entertained people whenever he ran, and was quoted whenever he spoke. He liked his fun and relaxation but he was intense, adding a measure of thrill to his performances when the need arises. Above all else, he is a champion and a humanitarian, one who uses his achievements to do good for others.


He had taken his cue from another sprinting paragon, Carl Lewis, and proceeded to speed through his career of more than 10 years, breaking more records than any other runner. Before Asafa Powell and Justin Gaitlin came to the scene, Maurice Greene owned the world's top three times in the 100 meter dash, one of which included the world record.