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James Trapp (born December 28, 1969) is an American former sprinter and professional football player who is a co-owner and Facility Coordinator for D1 Sports Training in Greenville, SC. He played in the National Football League (NFL) as a defensive back.
Trapp played college football for the Clemson Tigers and was selected 72nd overall by the Los Angeles Raiders in the third round of the 1993 NFL draft.[1] Trapp earned a Super Bowl ring while playing for the Baltimore Ravens in the 2000 season.
Trapp was a World-Class sprinter. At the 1991 World University Games he won a gold medal in the 4 × 100 meter relay. He finished third behind fellow American Jon Drummond in the 200 metres event at the British 1991 AAA Championships.[2][3]
He was a 1992 U.S. Olympic Team alternate in the 4 × 100 meter relay. At the 1993 IAAF World Indoor Championships, Trapp won the gold medal in the 200 meter dash, with a time of 20.60 seconds.
His personal bests are 10.03 seconds in the 100 meters and 20.17 seconds in the 200 meters, but also competed in the 55 meters, posting a personal best of 6.16 seconds.
| Event | Time (seconds) | Venue | Date |
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| 55 meters | 6.16 | Reno, Nevada | February 22, 1992 |
| 100 meters | 10.03 | Austin, Texas | May 9, 1992 |
| 200 meters | 20.17 | New Orleans, Louisiana | April 28, 1992 |
World Indoor Champions in men's 200 metres | |
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