Clinton Davis

Clinton Davis (born August 17, 1965) is a former American track athlete. He was an outstanding sprinter while at Steel Valley High School.[1][2]

Clinton Davis
Personal information
Nationality American
Born (1965-08-17) August 17, 1965
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight165 lb (75 kg)
Sport
SportTrack and field
Event(s)200 metres, 400 metres
ClubNew Image Track Club
Coached byElbert Kennedy
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)200 m: 20.29 (University Park 1983)
400 m: 46.29 (Shippensburg 1982)
Medal record
Men's Athletics
Representing the  United States
Pan American Junior Championships
Gold medal – first place1982 Barquisimeto200 m
Gold medal – first place1982 Barquisimeto4×100 m relay
Gold medal – first place1982 Barquisimeto4×400 m relay

Davis was recruited by UCLA, but after an exceptional high school career chose to turn pro early.[1] He was Track and Field News "High School Athlete of the Year" in 1983.[3]

References

  1. Holbreich, Curt (January 21, 1985). "Clinton Davis: the Loneliness of One Short-Distance Runner". The Pittsburgh Press.
  2. Adamski, Chris (August 18, 2011). "Steel Valley's Davis a legend as sprinter". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
  3. "Track & Field News - the Bible of the Sport Since 1948". Archived from the original on 2016-08-18. Retrieved 2015-11-23.


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