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Lee Vernon McNeill (born December 2, 1964) from St. Pauls, North Carolina) is a retired track and field athlete from the United States, who was a three time all-American at East Carolina University. Lee McNeill was recruited by Bill Carson 1984 out of St. Pauls for East Carolina University.
Lee Vernon McNeill (born December 2, 1964) from St. Pauls, North Carolina) is a retired track and field athlete from the United States, who was a three time all-American at East Carolina University. Lee McNeill was recruited by Bill Carson 1984 out of St. Pauls for East Carolina University.


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Lee McNeill teamed with Carl Lewis, Harvey Glace and Robeson Count Hall of Fame member Lee McRae to win the 4X100 relay in the Pan American Games. McNeill was a member of the 1988 Olympic team that competed in Seoul, South Korea.
Lee McNeill teamed with Carl Lewis, Harvey Glace and Robeson Count Hall of Fame member Lee McRae to win the 4X100 relay in the Pan American Games. McNeill was a member of the 1988 Olympic team that competed in Seoul, South Korea.


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Lee Vernon McNeill (born December 2, 1964) from St. Pauls, North Carolina) is a retired track and field athlete from the United States, who was a three time all-American at East Carolina University. Lee McNeill was recruited by Bill Carson 1984 out of St. Pauls for East Carolina University.

McNeill made a name for himself in 1985 when he beat Olympic gold medalist Carl Lewis in the semifinals of the 100-meter dash at the USA outdoor track and field championships. McNeill placed second in the final, outrunning both the world record holder and the NCAA champion. Later that summer he dropped the baton in a Pan American Games relay, but still managed to bring home three bronze medals from the National Sports Festival and the World University Games. His first gold medal of the summer came in June at the U.S. Olympic Festival in Durham. McNeill also picked up a bronze medal in the 100-meter dash.

Lee McNeill teamed with Carl Lewis, Harvey Glace and Robeson Count Hall of Fame member Lee McRae to win the 4X100 relay in the Pan American Games. McNeill was a member of the 1988 Olympic team that competed in Seoul, South Korea.