Dai Greene Dai Greene David "Dai" Greene (born 11 April 1986) is a Welsh hurdler who specialises in the 400 metres hurdles, competing internationally for both Wales and Great Britain. In a 'golden' sixteen-month period between 2010 and 2011, Greene won the World, European, Diamond League and Commonwealth titles in the event, in addition to winning the event as part of both the European Team Championships and the IAAF Continental Cup. He is the second fastest British man over the 400 m hurdles, behind the British record holder, Kriss Akabusi. Born in Llanelli near Felinfoel, Greene showed an aptitude for sport while
British Virgin Islands at the 2008 Summer Olympics athlete to participate on behalf of the British Virgin Islands, and was its first female flagbearer. At Beijing, the British Virgin Islands were represented by two athletes, both in their twenties and both participating in track and field events: Eric Matthias and Tahesia Harrigan. Harrigan progressed to quarterfinals in her event, although neither athlete medaled. Former Boise State University student Eric Matthias participated on behalf of the British Virgin Islands at the discus throw event. He was one of two British Virgin Islanders participating in a track and field event and in the 2008 Olympics as a whole. Matthias' appearance