Jeff Porter is a hurdler who competed for the University of Michigan, and who reached the semi-finals in the 2012 Summer Olympics. In Rio, he will be competing in the 110-meter hurdles
Porter is from Somerset, New Jersey, and he was the top American junior hurdler in 2002. In his final year competing for the Michigan Wolverines, he won his first NCAA title. His wife, Tiffany Porter, is also a hurdler, competing internationally for Great Britain.
He'll compete in the 110m hurdles on Aug. 15.
Follow him on Twitter: @jeffporter1
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