Willie Smith (hurdler) explained

Willie Smith (born 20 September 1977) is a retired Namibian athlete who specialised in the 400 metres hurdles. He represented his country at the 2000 Summer Olympics failing to qualify for the semifinals.[1]

His personal best of 49.05 (2001) is the current national record.

Competition record

Representing
1996World Junior ChampionshipsSydney, Australia7th400m hurdles51.83
13th (h)4×100m relay40.84
1997World ChampionshipsAthens, Greece42nd (h)400 m hurdles51.12
UniversiadeCatania, Italy400 m hurdlesDNF
13th (h)4 × 400 m relay3:15.13
2000Olympic GamesSydney, Australia35th (h)400 m hurdles50.89
2002Commonwealth GamesManchester, United Kingdom6th400 m hurdles50.14
African ChampionshipsRadès, Tunisiabgcolor=silver2nd400 m hurdles50.03

Notes and References

  1. https://web.archive.org/web/20200418053824/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/sm/willie-smith-3.html Willie Smith