Michael Varner
- position Hurdles
- class Freshman
- Hometown Columbia, S.C.
- High school Ridge View
- position Hurdles
- class Freshman
- Hometown Columbia, S.C.
- High school Ridge View
Michael Varner Bio
2008: Indoors competed in the 400m, taking first place at the Gamecock Invitational … outdoors competed in the 400-meter hurdles … took 11th at the Shamrock Invitational at 55.64 … placed 18th at the SEC Outdoor Championships at 54.58 … ran a season best 53.51 at the Carolina Classic.
HIGH SCHOOL: Coached by Jeff Buys at Ridge View High School … Indoor All-American in 4x400m … earned All-Region honors in 400m hurdles … South Carolina All-State selection in 4x400m relay … ranked No. 3 in South Carolina in 400mH … team most valuable hurdler … National Merit Scholar … named a Who[apos]s Who Among High School students.
PERSONAL: Michael Eric-Karl Varner was born April 26, 1988 in Stuttgart, Germany … pursuing a degree in accounting … parents are General and Robin Varner … Chose USC over Clemson and UAB.