Calvin Smith (athlete, 1987)
Calvin Smith (born December 10, 1987 ) is an American sprinter who specializes in the 400-meter run .
In 2007 he won the North America-Central America-Caribbean Championships.
In 2008 he came in fifth place at the US Trials for the Olympic Games in Beijing and was then nominated as a substitute for the 4-by-400-meter relay .
In 2012 he was US runner-up in the hall and won the 4-by-400-meter relay with the US team at the World Athletics Championships in Istanbul .
Calvin Smith is 1.80 m tall and weighs 73 kg. He is a graduate of the University of Florida and is trained by Mike Holloway. His father Calvin Smith was twice world champion in the 200 m and held the world record in the 100 m.
Personal bests
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200 m : 20.68 s, April 4, 2009, Gainesville
- Hall: 20.67s, February 27, 2010, Fayetteville
- 400 m: 44.81 s, April 17, 2010, Gainesville
- Hall: 45.61s, February 28, 2010, Fayetteville
Web links
- Calvin Smith in the database of World Athletics (English)
- Athlete portrait at USA Track & Field
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Smith, Calvin |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American sprinter |
| DATE OF BIRTH | December 10, 1987 |