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British athlete
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Male
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Birth:
15 May 1979(Solihull, United Kingdom)
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Education:
Solihull School
The details
Biography
Introduction
Daniel Stephen Caines (born 15 May 1979) is an English athlete who mainly competes in the 400 metres.
Early life
Caines was born in Solihull. He was educated at Solihull School, a British independent school in the affluent West Midlands town of Solihull. He has a Kittian descent and grew up with an Adventist background.
Athletics career
In addition to winning medals in individual contests, he has been a fairly successful relay runner.
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Great Britain
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| 1998 | World Junior Championships | Annecy, France | 5th | 4 × 400 m relay | 3:06.32 |
| 2000 | Olympic Games | Sydney, Australia | 5th | 4 × 400 m relay | 3:01.22 |
| 2001 | World Indoor Championships | Lisbon, Portugal | 1st | 400 metres | 46.40 |
| 2002 | European Championships | Munich, Germany | 3rd | 400 metres | 45.28 |
| 1st | 4 × 400 m relay | 3:01.25 | |||
| 2003 | World Indoor Championships | Birmingham, England | 2nd | 400 metres | 45.43 |
| 3rd | 4 × 400 m relay | 3:06.12 | |||
Personal bests
- 200 metres – 20.84 s (2003)
- 400 metres – 44.98 s (2002)