LaShawn Merritt Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at November 7, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

LaShawn Merritt Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac & Family

LaShawn Merritt Facts

Full Name	LaShawn Merritt
Birthdate	June 27, 1986
Birth Place	Portsmouth, VA
Age (in 2024)	38 Years Old
Zodiac	Cancer
Occupation	Runner

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LaShawn Merritt Age & Birthday

LaShawn Merritt is best known as Runner who has born on June 27, 1986 in Portsmouth, VA. Currently, LaShawn Merritt is 38 years, 4 months and 10 days old. LaShawn Merritt will celebrate 39th birthday on Friday, 27th of June 2025. Below the countdown to LaShawn Merritt upcoming birthday.

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LaShawn Merritt Biography

About

Sprinter specializing in the 400 metres who became one of the greatest American runners of modern times, taking home gold medals at the 2008 and 2016 Summer Olympics. He medaled eleven times at the IAAF World Championships in Athletics from 2007 to 2015.

Before Fame

He graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in his hometown of Portsmouth, Virginia. He signed an endorsement deal with Nike during his one year at East Carolina University.

Trivia

He became just the fourth runner in history to break 20 seconds in the 200 metres and 44 seconds in the 400 metres.

Family Life

He has a brother named Antwan. His parents are Owen Merritt and Brenda Stukes.

Associated With

He won gold alongside American teammate Angelo Taylor in the 4 × 400 metres relay at the 2008 Summer Olympics.

Top Asked Questions about LaShawn Merritt

How old is LaShawn Merritt in 2024?

LaShawn Merritt is 38 years old today.

When was LaShawn Merritt born?

LaShawn Merritt was born on June 27, 1986 in Portsmouth, VA.

What is LaShawn Merritt zodiac sign?

LaShawn Merritt zodiac sign is Cancer.

What was LaShawn Merritt best known for?

LaShawn Merritt was best known as Runner.

Fun Facts about LaShawn Merritt's Birthday

Here's quick list of some fun facts about LaShawn Merritt's birthday you must know including detailed age calculation, western astrology, roman numeral, birthstone and birth flower.

LaShawn Merritt was born on Friday, 178^th day / 26^th week of 1986
LaShawn Merritt has Cancer zodiac sign and Water element based on western astrology
Roman numeral of LaShawn Merritt birthday is XXVII.VI.MCMLXXXVI
LaShawn Merritt's birthstone is Pearl
LaShawn Merritt's birth flower is Rose that symbolize love, gratitude & appreciation
LaShawn Merritt age in year is 38 years old
LaShawn Merritt age in month is 460 months old
LaShawn Merritt age in day is 14013 days old
LaShawn Merritt age in hour is 336312 hours old
LaShawn Merritt age in minute is 20178720 minutes old
LaShawn Merritt age in second is 1210723200 seconds old
Next LaShawn Merritt birthday is on Friday, June 27th 2025
LaShawn Merritt age in next birthday (2025) is 39 years old
Learn more interesting facts about June 27, 1986 birthday

Historical Events on LaShawn Merritt Birthday (June 27)

Below are historical events that coincided with LaShawn Merritt's birthday including important historical events as well as births and deaths of historical figures.

Year	Event
1977	France grants independence to Djibouti.
1980	The 'Ustica massacre': Itavia Flight 870 crashes in the sea while en route from Bologna to Palermo, Italy, killing all 81 on board.
1981	The Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party issues its "Resolution on Certain Questions in the History of Our Party Since the Founding of the People's Republic of China", laying the blame for the Cultural Revolution on Mao Zedong.
1982	Space Shuttle Columbia launched from the Kennedy Space Center on the final research and development flight mission, STS-4.
1988	The Gare de Lyon rail accident in Paris, France, kills 56 people.
1988	Villa Tunari massacre: Bolivian anti-narcotics police kill nine to 12 and injure over a hundred protesting coca-growing peasants.
1991	Two days after it had declared independence, Slovenia is invaded by Yugoslav troops, tanks, and aircraft, starting the Ten-Day War.
1994	Members of the Aum Shinrikyo cult release sarin gas in Matsumoto, Japan. Seven people are killed, 660 injured.
2007	Tony Blair resigns as British Prime Minister, a position he had held since 1997. His Chancellor, Gordon Brown succeeds him.
2007	The Brazilian Military Police invades the favelas of Complexo do Alemão in an episode which is remembered as the Complexo do Alemão massacre.
2008	In a highly scrutinized election, President of Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe is re-elected in a landslide after his opponent Morgan Tsvangirai had withdrawn a week earlier, citing violence against his party's supporters.
2013	NASA launches the Interface Region Imaging Spectrograph, a space probe to observe the Sun.
2014	At least fourteen people are killed when a Gas Authority of India Limited pipeline explodes in the East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, India.
2015	Formosa Fun Coast fire: A dust fire occurs at a recreational water park in Taiwan, killing 15 people and injuring 497 others, 199 critically.
2017	A series of powerful cyberattacks using the Petya malware target websites of Ukrainian organizations and counterparts with Ukrainian connections around the globe.
1986	The birth of LaShawn Merritt, American sprinter
1987	The birth of India de Beaufort, English actress
1987	The birth of Ed Westwick, English actor
1988	The birth of Stefani Bismpikou, Greek gymnast
1988	The birth of Matthew Spiranovic, Australian footballer
1988	The birth of Kate Ziegler, American swimmer
1989	The birth of Hana Birnerová, Czech tennis player
1989	The birth of Matthew Lewis, English actor
1992	The birth of Ahn So-hee, South Korean singer and actress
1992	The birth of Karthika Nair, Indian film actress
1993	The birth of Johanna Talihärm, Estonian biathlete
1993	The birth of Alberto Campbell-Staines, Australian athlete
1994	The birth of Anita Husarić, Bosnian tennis player
1995	The birth of Monté Morris, American basketball player
2002	The birth of Kelee Ringo, American football player
2013	The death of Stefano Borgonovo, Italian footballer (b. 1964)
2013	The death of Ian Scott, English-New Zealand painter (b. 1945)
2014	The death of Edmond Blanchard, Canadian jurist and politician (b. 1954)
2014	The death of Allen Grossman, American poet, critic, and academic (b. 1932)
2014	The death of Leslie Manigat, Haitian educator and politician, 43rd President of Haiti (b. 1930)
2014	The death of Violet Milstead, Canadian World War II aviator and bush pilot (b. 1919)
2014	The death of Rachid Solh, Lebanese politician, 48th Prime Minister of Lebanon (b. 1926)
2015	The death of Zvi Elpeleg, Polish-Israeli diplomat, author, and academic (b. 1926)
2015	The death of Knut Helle, Norwegian historian and professor (b. 1930)
2015	The death of Chris Squire, English musician (bass guitarist), singer and songwriter, member of the rock band Yes (b. 1948)
2016	The death of Bud Spencer, Italian swimmer, actor, and screenwriter (b. 1929)
2017	The death of Peter L. Berger, Austrian sociologist (b. 1929)
2018	The death of Joe Jackson, American manager, father of Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson (b. 1928)
2018	The death of Liz Jackson, Australian journalist and former barrister (b. 1951)
2018	The death of William McBride, Australian obstetrician (b. 1927)

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