Karl Smith (athlete)

Karl Smith (born 15 September 1959) is a Jamaican track and field athlete specializing in the hurdles. He ran for his native country in the 1984 Olympics in the 400 metres hurdles and on their 4 × 400 metres relay team. In the hurdles, he finished behind medalists Danny Harris and Harald Schmid in the semi-final round, not qualifying for the final.[1]

The top Jamaican hurdler in his day, Smith is still ranked #19 all time.[2]

Smith has continued to run hurdles in Masters athletics, holding the world record in the 110 metres hurdles.[3]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/sm/karl-smith-1.html
  2. ↑ http://talawah.com/TKMENBST.HTM
  3. ↑ http://masterstrack.com/2008/05/2588/

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