Courtney Wayment Explained

Courtney Wayment
Full Name:Courtney Wayment-Smith
Birth Date:4 August 1998
Hometown:Layton, Utah, U.S.
Turnedpro:2022
Collegeteam:BYU Cougars
Club:On Running
Coach:Diljeet Taylor
(2016–present)
Sport:Track and field
Event:3000 m steeplechase, Mile

Courtney Wayment-Smith (; born August 4, 1998) is an American track and field athlete. Originally from Layton, Utah, Wayment represents On Running and competed for Team USA in the 3000 m steeplechase at the 2024 Summer Olympics, finishing 12th with a time of 9:13.6.[1]

Prior to going pro, Wayment competed for the BYU Cougars. There she won four NCAA Division 1 championships and was an eight-time All-American.[2] In high school, Wayment was Gatorade Player of the Year and a three-time UHSAA state champion.[3] [4] [5] [6]

Wayment is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.[7] She is married to Tanner Smith and competes under her maiden name Courtney Wayment.[8]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Track & Field 3000m Steeplechase Final Olympic Results and Live Scores | NBC Olympics .
  2. https://www.tfrrs.org/athletes/6107448/BYU/Wayment_Courtney Courtney Wayment BYU results
  3. https://usatodayhss.com/2016/gatorade-utah-girls-cross-country-roy-courtney-wayment Courtney Wayment 2015–16 Utah Cross Country Gatorade Player of the Year
  4. https://www.mormonwiki.com/Courtney_Wayment Courtney Wayment profile
  5. https://www.athletic.net/CrossCountry/Athlete.aspx?AID=7888523 Courtney Wayment profile
  6. Web site: Courtney Wayment Track & Field Profile – Davis (UT) – Kaysville, UT– Track and Field Results . August 16, 2022 . Athletic.net.
  7. Web site: Olympic hopeful runner Courtney Wayment on 'belief, resilience, faith and hope' . May 7, 2024 . June 30, 2024.
  8. Web site: Lee . Kevin . Courtney Wayment Husband: The Pillar Behind Track and Field Champion . June 30, 2024.