J.T. Smith (sprinter)

J.T. Smith (born 12 January 1998) is an American track and field athlete who competes as a sprinter. In 2023, he became the US national champion over 60m indoors.[1]

For the American Football player, see J.T. Smith (American football).
J.T. Smith
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
Born (1998-01-12) 12 January 1998
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)Sprint
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)100m:10.02 (Eugene, 2023)
200m: 20.32 (Commerce, 2023)
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing the  United States
World Championships
Gold medal – first place2023 Budapest4×100 m relay

Early life

From Klein, Texas, the son of Marcey Monroe,[2] he attended Klein Oak High School.[3] He then attended Texas A&M University–Commerce.[4][5]

Career

Smith won the NCAA Division 2 National Championships in 2022 in the 100 metres.[6]

In February 2023, Smith won gold at the 2023 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships in the 60m, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.[7]

Competing at the 2023 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, in Eugene, Oregon, he reached the final of the 100m competition, finishing fifth.[8] He was selected for the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest in August 2023.[9]

References
  1. "JT Smith". World Athletics. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
  2. "JT Smith". Lionathletics. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
  3. "Four Lions to compete at USATF Outdoor Championships". bvmsports. July 3, 2023. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
  4. "JT Smith leads A&M-Commerce sprinters at Southland Conference track meet". Heraldbanner. May 8, 2023. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
  5. "Texas A&M-Commerce sprinters JT Smith and Delan Edwin smash stadium records". 17 April 2023. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
  6. Robinson, David (February 20, 2023). "JT Smith won the USATF 60m, proof that NCAA track and field is just as competitive as professional". Retrieved July 8, 2023.
  7. "National Champion! J.T. Smith Wins 60-Meter Dash at USA Track and Field Indoor Championships". tamuc.edu. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
  8. "Women's 100m Results: USATF Outdoor Championships 2023". Watch Athletics. July 6, 2023. Retrieved July 7, 2023.
  9. Gault, Jonathan (7 August 2023). "USATF Announces 2023 World Championship Roster". letsrun.com. Retrieved 8 August 2023.


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