Vernon Norwood
Vernon Larnard Norwood (born April 10, 1992) is an American track and field athlete who specializes in the 400 meters.
Norwood in 2016 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Vernon Larnard Norwood |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | April 10, 1992 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) |
| Weight | 73 kg (161 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country | United States |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Event | 400 metres |
| College team | LSU Tigers track and field |
| Club | New Balance |
| Turned pro | 2015 |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | 400 meters: 44.35[1] 200 meters: 20.30[1] 4x400 meters: 2:57.77[1] 300 meters: 32.70[1] |
Medal record | |
| Updated on March 4, 2018. | |
Biography edit
Raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, he is the son of Curtis Norwood and Charliette Ray.[2] At Morgan City High School Norwood started running track in his junior year.[3]
College edit
For South Plains College Norwood was a multiple time NJCAA national champion.[4]
For the LSU Tigers he was a four time NCAA national champion.[5][6]
Professional edit
At the 2015 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships Norwood finished 3rd to secure a spot for the United States at the 2015 World Championships in Athletics for the 400 meters and 4x400 relay.[7]
During the 2016 indoor season, Norwood made his second USA team. At the 2016 IAAF World Indoor Championships, he was DQ for stepping on the inside of his lane during the first round of the 400 meters, and won Gold in the 4 x 400 meters.
USA National Track and field Championships edit
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | USA Indoor Track and Field Championships | Portland, Oregon | 1st | 400 metres | 45.80[8] |
| 2015 | USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships | Eugene, Oregon | 3rd | 400 metres | 44.80[9] |
International competitions edit
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | DécaNation | Angers, France | 1st | 400 metres | 46.45 |
References edit
- ^ a b c d World Athletics. "Vernon Norwood Athlete Profile".
- ^ Vernon Norwood. LSU Sports. Retrieved on June 28, 2015.
- ^ "LSU sprinter Norwood journeys from basketball court to track".
- ^ . Archived from the original on August 20, 2013. Retrieved June 28, 2015.
- ^ . Archived from the original on June 30, 2015. Retrieved June 28, 2015.
- ^ Vernon Norwood LSU Track and Field profile
- ^ "Allyson Felix wins 400m, fastest women upset at U.S. Championships". June 27, 2015.
- ^ "2016 USA Track & Field – Results – Full". Usatf.org. March 12, 2016. Retrieved March 15, 2016.
- ^ "2016 USA Track & Field – Results – Full". Usatf.org. March 12, 2016. Retrieved March 15, 2016.
External links edit
- Vernon Norwood at World Athletics
- Vernon Norwood athletic profile
- Vernon Norwood – LSU profile at TFRRS