Brooke Overholt

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1. When was Brooke Overholt born?January 18, 1999
2. What nationality was Brooke Overholt?American
3. What is Brooke Overholt known for?NCAA Division I Outdoor Champion (400m Hurdles)
4. What is the sport?Track and Field (400m Hurdles)
5. What is the collegiate affiliation?University of Southern California (USC)
6. How many hurdles does she jump in a race?She jumps over ten hurdles, each 30 inches high for women.

400-meter hurdles: A demanding track and field event combining sprinting with the technical challenge of clearing ten barriers over a 400-meter distance.
NCAA Division I: The premier division of intercollegiate athletics in the United States, featuring the highest level of competition and scholarship opportunities.
U.S. Olympic Trials: The national championship events held to select the athletes who will represent the United States at the Olympic Games.