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Cassandra Tate

Basic Information

Status: Active Gender: Female Age: 34 Date of Birth: 9/11/1990

Athletics Information

Event: Outdoor Track & Field Coach: Dennis Shaver Agent: Paul Doyle Sponsor: adidas

Residences

Hometown: Hammond, LA High School: Loranger High School College: Louisiana State University

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NACAC U23 champion

2x

Diamond League meeting winner

1x

Diamond League Final winner

1x

World Indoor champion

1x

World Championships Bronze medallist

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In Top 8 World Championships

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NACAC Championships Bronze medallist

1x

NCAA champion

1x

Diamond Trophy winner

Personal

Cassandra Tate’s parents are Titus and Phyllis Cochran. Tate has an older sister, Lataisha, and an older brother, Adrian. She is engaged to David Verburg, 2016 Rio Olympic gold medalist in the 4x400m relay. 

Tate did not compete in the 400m hurdles until she was already halfway through her sophomore year at LSU. 

Now, Tate works with GoNoodle to inspire children to live healthy, active lifestyles. She visits elementary schools to speak with and inspire young children. Tate also volunteers with UNICEF.

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