- Kenta Bell
Kenta Bell (born
March 16 ,1977 ) is an American track and field athlete who competes mainly in thetriple jump . He won this event at the 2001 Universiade and the 2003 national championship. Bell has also finished third in twoIAAF World Athletics Final s.He has also competed at the larger competitions such as the 2003 World Championships, the 2004 Summer Olympics and the 2005 World Championships where he finished 6th, 9th and 7th respectively.
He is a 2001 graduate of
Northwestern State University inNatchitoches, Louisiana .Bell recently placed second in the Olympic trials and will compete in the 2008 Olympic Games.
Personal bests
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Long jump - 8.05 m (2000)
*Triple jump - 17.63 m (2002)Achievements
External links
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* [http://www.usolympicteam.com/26_22264.htm Kenta Bell's U.S. Olympic Team bio]
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