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Track and Field

Elija

Godwin

Olympian 2020

Elija Godwin
  • 0

    GOLD

  • 0

    SILVER

  • 1

    BRONZE

Athlete Bio#

Elija Godwin running during a meet

Height

6'1"

Age

25

Hometown

Covington, GA

Education

University of Georgia

Quick Facts
Son of Ginger Luby...Involved in the community service efforts of his church parish throughout the year.
Career Highlights
  • Ran a personal best of 44.61 at 2021 SEC Outdoor Championships
  • 2021 NCAA Outdoor Championships, 4th (400-meter)
  • 2021 NCAA Indoor Championships, 9th (400-meter)
Olympic Experience
  • 1-time Olympian; 1-time Olympic medalist (1 bronze)
    • Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, bronze (4 x 400m Relay - Mixed)
World Championships Experience
  • Most recent: 2022 – gold (4 x 400m Relay - Men), bronze (4 x 400m Relay - Mixed)
  • Years of participation: 4 x 400m Relay - Men 2022; 4 x 400m Relay - Mixed 2022;
  • Medals: 2 (1 gold, 1 bronze)
    • Gold – 2022 (4 x 400m Relay - Men);
    • Bronze – 2022 (4 x 400m Relay - Mixed);

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