Mario Vernon-Watson Explained

Mario Vernon-Watson (born 26 April 1971) is a retired Jamaican middle-distance runner who specialised in the 800 metres. He represented his country at the 1997 World Indoor Championships and 1997 World Championships. In addition, he won several medals on regional level.

He holds the national record in the indoor 1000 metres.

Competition record

Representing
1993Central American and Caribbean ChampionshipsCali, Colombiabgcolor=silver2nd800 m1:47.79
1994Commonwealth GamesVictoria, Canada17th (h)800 m1:48.75
1995Central American and Caribbean ChampionshipsGuatemala City, Guatemalabgcolor=gold1st800 m1:46.88
UniversiadeFukuoka, Japan6th (sf)800 m1:48.23
5th4x400 m3:04.77
1997World Indoor ChampionshipsParis, France5th (sf)800 m1:48.32
Central American and Caribbean ChampionshipsSan Juan, Puerto Ricobgcolor=silver2nd800 m1:47.86
World ChampionshipsAthens, Greece30th (qf)800 m1:49.52
1999Central American and Caribbean ChampionshipsBridgetown, Barbadosbgcolor=silver2nd800 m1:46.92
bgcolor=silver2nd4x400 m3:03.82
Pan American GamesWinnipeg, Canada6th800 m1:48.19

Personal bests

Outdoor

Indoor