Karl Smith (athlete) explained

Karl Smith (born 15 September 1959) is a Jamaican track and field athlete specializing in the hurdles. He ran for his native country in the 1984 Olympics in the 400 metres hurdles and on their 4 × 400 metres relay team. In the hurdles, he finished behind medalists Danny Harris and Harald Schmid in the semi-final round, not qualifying for the final.[1]

The top Jamaican hurdler in his day, Smith is still ranked #19 all time.[2]

Smith has continued to run hurdles in Masters athletics, holding the world record in the 110 metres hurdles.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Karl Smith Bio, Stats, and Results. Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. en. 2020-04-11. https://web.archive.org/web/20120131050150/http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/sm/karl-smith-1.html. 31 January 2012. dead.
  2. Web site: Jamaica Alltime Best Outdoor Track & Field Results. talawah.com. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20181105023216/http://talawah.com/TKMENBST.HTM. 5 November 2018. 2020-04-11.
  3. Web site: Masterstrack.com » Karl Smith stuns Ashford in Modesto masters 110 hurdles . 22 May 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121216044321/http://masterstrack.com/2008/05/2588/ . 16 December 2012 . dead .

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