Remontay McClain

Remontay McClain (born September 21, 1992) is an American sprinter who specializes in the 100 and 200 metres dash. While attending Covina High School, McClain ran the second-fastest 100 metres by a high school athlete in 2010, behind only Oliver Bradwell.[1]

Remontay McClain
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
Born (1992-09-21) September 21, 1992
Victorville, California
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight193 lb (88 kg)
Sport
SportRunning
Event(s)100 metres, 200 metres
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)60 m: 6.64 s (Azusa 2012)
100 m: 10.07 s (Eugene 2015)
200 m: 20.33 s (Chula Vista 2012)
Medal record
Men's Athletics
Representing the  United States
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place2015 Toronto4x100 m
NACAC Championships
Gold medal – first place 2015 Costa Rica 100 m

A native of Victorville, California, McClain moved to Covina, California when he was 13.[2] In his junior year at Covina High School, McClain won both the 100 m and 200 m California state championship.[3] He was named a 2010 and 2011 All-USA track and field selection by USA Today.[4][5] In his senior year, McClain repeated as 100 m and 200 m state champion, by setting Division 3 meet records in both events.[6] He became only the third athlete in the 93 competitions of the CIF State Track and Field Championship meet to win back-to-back titles in the 100 and 200 meters, following Charlie Paddock (1917, 1918) and Randall Carroll (2008, 2009).[7]

Also an American football player, McClain was listed as one of the best wide receivers in Southern California[8] before Covina was knocked out of the CIF playoffs by Whittier Christian High School[9] his senior season. He committed to Azusa Pacific University on November 10, 2010.[10]

2010

In June, McClain finished 9th in 21.89 in 200 meter prelims and 9th in 10.56 in 100 meter prelims at USATF Junior Outdoor Championships hosted at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa.[11][12]

2011

In June, McClain finished 5th in 10.33 in 100 meter prelims at USATF Junior Outdoor Championships hosted at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon.[13]

2013

In June, McClain finished 10th in 20.90 in 200 meter at USATF Outdoor Championships hosted at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa.[14]

2014

In June, McClain finished 9th in 20.49 in 200 meter and qualified for the 100 meter semifinal in 10.30 at USATF Outdoor Championships hosted at Hornet Stadium in Sacramento, California.[15]

2015

In June, McClain finished 5th in 10.07 in 100 meter at USATF Outdoor Championships hosted at Hayward Field, Eugene, Oregon.[16]

On August 8, McClain won the 100 metre NACAC 2015 Senior Championships hosted at Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, San Jose, Costa Rica.[17]

Personal bests
Event Time (seconds) Venue Date
60 meters 6.64 Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, California February 11, 2012
100 meters 10.07 Eugene,OR June 28, 2015
200 meters 20.12 Cerritos College, Cerritos, CA June 6, 2015

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References
  1. "Top prep boys' track and field performers". USA Today. July 14, 2010.
  2. Sondheimer, Eric (April 7, 2011). "Covina High's Remontay McClain aims to retain title of California's fastest teen at Arcadia Invitational". Los Angeles Times.
  3. "Track and field: Farmer's chances at a state title fade". Los Angeles Times. June 5, 2010.
  4. "All-USA high school track and field teams". USA Today. July 22, 2010.
  5. "All-USA high school track and field teams". USA Today. August 11, 2011.
  6. "TRACK AND FIELD FINALS: Covina's McClain sprints to pair of records - SGVTribune.com". Archived from the original on 2012-03-24. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  7. "Covina's McClain repeats at state - SGVTribune.com". Archived from the original on 2011-06-18. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  8. "Receivers to watch in 2010". Los Angeles Times. August 27, 2010.
  9. Peterson, T. "Heralds are Semi Tough". Mid Valley Sports.
  10. Robledo, Fred J. "A signature moment: Area athletes make college choices official". Whittier Daily News.
  11. "USATF - Events - 2010 USA Junior Outdoor Track & Field Championships".
  12. "USATF - Events - 2010 USA Junior Outdoor Track & Field Championships".
  13. "USATF - Events - 2011 USA Masters Outdoor Track & Field Championships".
  14. "USA Track & Field - Results - Full". Usatf.org. Retrieved 2018-05-05.
  15. "Meet results". www.usatf.org.
  16. "USA Track & Field - Results - FULL". Usatf.org. Retrieved 2018-05-05.
  17. "Statistics". www.tiempodellegada.com.
  18. "Meet Results".
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