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Vernon Larnard Norwood (born April 10, 1992) is an American track and field athlete who specializes in the 400 meters.

Biography

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

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

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

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

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
2017 DécaNation Angers, France 1st 400 metres 46.45

References

  1. ^ a b c d World Athletics. "Vernon Norwood Athlete Profile".
  2. ^ Vernon Norwood. LSU Sports. Retrieved on June 28, 2015.
  3. ^ "LSU sprinter Norwood journeys from basketball court to track".
  4. ^ "South Plains Sweeps NJCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships - NJCAA | News | National". Archived from the original on August 20, 2013. Retrieved June 28, 2015.
  5. ^ "LSU's Vernon Norwood cruises to win in 400 meters at NCAA meet | College | the New Orleans Advocate — New Orleans, Louisiana". Archived from the original on June 30, 2015. Retrieved June 28, 2015.
  6. ^ Vernon Norwood LSU Track and Field profile
  7. ^ "Allyson Felix wins 400m, fastest women upset at U.S. Championships". June 27, 2015.
  8. ^ "2016 USA Track & Field – Results – Full". Usatf.org. March 12, 2016. Retrieved March 15, 2016.
  9. ^ "2016 USA Track & Field – Results – Full". Usatf.org. March 12, 2016. Retrieved March 15, 2016.

External links

source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vernon_Norwood