I-435 West KC-KS in Kansas City in Wyandotte County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Maurice Greene

Olympic Runner

— July 23, 1974 • Kansas City, Kansas —

Maurice Greene Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, May 25, 2022

1. Maurice Greene Marker

Inscription. Olympic Gold Medalist Maurice Greene began running track at the age of eight. His passion for running and competition drove him to set world records. Considered the fastest person on earth, his explosive sprints won him the Gold in the 100-meter and the 4 x 100-meter races at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia. Through his Finish the Race Foundation, Greene helps kids build skills to face life's challenges. He stresses discipline, hard work and the need to surround oneself with greatness.

Erected by Legends Outlets.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Charity & Public Work • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 2000.

Location. 39° 7.57′ N, 94° 49.585′ W. Marker is in Kansas City, Kansas, in Wyandotte County. It is in I-435 West KC-KS. It can be reached from Village West Parkway. Marker is on the grounds of Kansas Legends Outlets shopping/entertainment complex. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1847 Village West Pkwy, Kansas City KS 66109, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Kansas. It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Corn Belt,

on the prairies,

on the Southern Plains,

and on the Santa Fe Trail Corridor.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Walter Johnson (here, next to this marker); Kansas Runners Dominate the 1500-meter Run (a few steps from this marker); Gale Eugene Sayers (a few

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steps from this marker); Dr. James Naismith (within shouting distance of this marker); Jess Willard (within shouting distance of this marker); Gerald Roberts (within shouting distance of this marker); Buck O'Neil (within shouting distance of this marker); Lynette Woodard (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kansas City.

Regarding Maurice Greene. This is one of several sidewalk plaques placed on the grounds of Kansas Legends Outlets shopping/entertainment complex, which highlight notable people and inventions that came from the state of Kansas.

Also see . . . Maurice Greene on Wikipedia. (Submitted on June 29, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)

Photographed by Jason Voigt, May 25, 2022

2. Maurice Greene Marker

Marker is on the grounds of Kansas Legends Outlets shopping/entertainment complex.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 538 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 29, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.