Cedric Demiko Goodman (born March 17, 1986) is an American sprinter who specializes in the

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and

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. He participated in the

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, winning a silver in the 400 metres. A native of

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, Goodman attended

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. Goodman later attended the

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, where he also played football besides competing in track.Goodmans hope to double up on Olympics
/ref> He was part of the 2008 Bulldogs team that started the season as preseason No. 1. Goodman was available in the

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, but went undrafted. He was later signed by the

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, but was released before the 2009 season began. He now attends

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and has signed a sponsorship deal with

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, pursuing a spot on the 2012 U.S. Olympic squad. His younger sister, Chalonda Goodman, is also a successful track athlete.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Goodman, Demiko 1986 births Living people Players of American football from Newnan, Georgia American male sprinters American football wide receivers Georgia Bulldogs football players Georgia Bulldogs men's track and field athletes Track and field athletes from Georgia (U.S. state)