Ramon Clay

Ramon Clay (born 29 June 1975) is a retired American sprinter who specialized in the 200 metres.

He was born in Memphis, Tennessee.[1] He won a silver medal (in the 400 meters) at the 1994 World Junior Championships,[2] finished fourth at the 2002 IAAF World Cup and seventh at the 2003 IAAF World Athletics Final.[1] He became US Outdoor champion in 2002,[3] and US Indoor champion in 1998.[4] He also competed at the 2001 World Championships without reaching the final.[1]

His personal best times were 20.05 seconds in the 200 meters, achieved in July 2001 in Lausanne; 10.21 seconds in the 100 meters, achieved in May 2003 in Sainte Anne; and 6.56 seconds in the 60 meters (indoor), achieved in February 2003 in Liévin.[1]

On October 22, 2010 the United States Anti-Doping Agency determined that Clay was guilty of using steroids and hormones officially dating back to January 1, 2000. Clay was implicated as part of the BALCO scandal.[5] His results subsequent to that date were disqualified and even though he is retired, he also received a two-year ban from the sport.[6][7]

Achievements

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing the  United States
1994 World Junior Championships Lisbon, Portugal 2nd 400m 46.13
1st 4×400m relay 3:03.32

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Ramon Clay profile at IAAF
  2. ↑ "IAAF World Junior Championships". GBR Athletics. Athletics Weekly. Retrieved 14 February 2010.
  3. ↑ "United States Championships (Men 1943-)". GBR Athletics. Athletics Weekly. Retrieved 14 February 2010.
  4. ↑ "United States Indoor Championships (Men)". GBR Athletics. Athletics Weekly. Retrieved 14 February 2010.
  5. ↑ "BALCO investigation timeline". USA Today. 27 November 2007.
  6. ↑ http://www.usatf.org/news/view.aspx?duid=USATF_2010_10_26_09_40_26
  7. ↑ http://www.steroidsources.com/Steroid-Information/2010/10/retired-us-sprinter-punished-by-usada-for-violating-steroids-policy-years-ago/


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