J.T. Smith (sprinter) explained

J.T. Smith
Nationality:	American
Sport:	Athletics
Event:	Sprint
Birth Date:	12 January 1998
Agent:	Mark A Pryor World Express Sports Mgmt
Pb:	100m:10.02 (Eugene, 2023) 200m: 20.32 (Commerce, 2023)

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]

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]

Notes and References

1. Web site: JT Smith. World Athletics. 7 July 2023.
2. Web site: JT Smith. Lionathletics. July 8, 2023.
3. Web site: Four Lions to compete at USATF Outdoor Championships. bvmsports. July 3, 2023. July 8, 2023.
4. Web site: JT Smith leads A&M-Commerce sprinters at Southland Conference track meet. May 8, 2023. July 8, 2023. Heraldbanner.
5. Web site: Texas A&M-Commerce sprinters JT Smith and Delan Edwin smash stadium records. 17 April 2023. July 8, 2023.
6. Web site: JT Smith won the USATF 60m, proof that NCAA track and field is just as competitive as professional. July 8, 2023. February 20, 2023. David. Robinson.
7. Web site: National Champion! J.T. Smith Wins 60-Meter Dash at USA Track and Field Indoor Championships. tamuc.edu. 7 July 2023. 18 February 2023 .
8. Web site: Women's 100m Results: USATF Outdoor Championships 2023. Watch Athletics. July 7, 2023. July 6, 2023.
9. Web site: USATF Announces 2023 World Championship Roster. letsrun.com. 8 August 2023. 7 August 2023. Jonathan. Gault.