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Centrowitz, Jr. in 2011, by Erik van Leeuwen
Place of Birth: Beltsville, Maryland, U.S.
Date of Birth: October 18, 1989
Ethnicity: *25% Ashkenazi Jewish *25% Irish *50% Guyanese/African-Guyanese
Matthew Centrowitz, Jr. is an American middle-distance runner and track and field athlete. He won the gold medal in the 1500 meters at the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Matthew is the son of Beverly (Bannister) and Matt Centrowitz. His father is an Olympic distance runner, and collegiate cross country and track coach. His sister Lauren Centrowitz is also a distance runner. He was raised at least partly in Annapolis, Maryland.
Matthew, Jr.’s father is of half Ashkenazi Jewish and half Irish Catholic ancestry. Matthew, Jr.’s mother is from British Guiana, now Guyana, in South America. A picture of Matthew with his parents can be seen here .
Matthew is married to Lyndsay, with whom he has a son.
Matthew’s paternal grandfather was Sidney “Sid” Centrowitz (the son of Henry Centrowitz and Florence Entell). Sidney was born in New York, to a Latvian Jewish father and a Polish Jewish mother, from Lomza. Henry was the son of Aaron Centrovitz. Florence was the daughter of Samuel Entell and Gittel Malachowitz.
Matthew’s paternal grandmother was named Theresa Corrigan. Theresa was an Irish immigrant.
Matthew’s maternal grandfather was named Colin Bannister.
Sources: http://www.scoop.it http://www.letsrun.com
Genealogy of Matthew Centrowitz, Jr. (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.geni.com
Matthew’s paternal grandfather, Sidney Centrowitz, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org