Jamaal Torrance

Jamaal Torrance (born July 20, 1983) is an American sprinter, who specializes in the 400 meters.

Jamaal Torrance
Torrance at the 2010 World Indoors
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
Born (1983-07-20) July 20, 1983
Orlando, Florida, U.S.
ResidenceRaleigh, North Carolina, U.S.
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Weight130 lb (59 kg)
Sport
SportRunning
Event(s)400 metres
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)400m: 44.80
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing the  United States
World Championships
2011 Daegu4×400 m relay
World Indoor Championships
2008 Valencia 4x400 m relay
2010 Doha 4x400 m relay
2012 Istanbul 4×400  m relay
2010 Doha 400 m

Career

In 2005, Torrance Anchored an NCAA Division II Outdoors 4 x 400 m runner up team (3:07.79) and placed seventh at the NCAA Division II Outdoors (47.41).

In 2006, Torrance came in fourth at the NCAA Division II Outdoors (47.19), became the NCAA Division II Indoor champion (46.89), and anchored for the winning team at the NCAA Division II 4 x 400 m (3:08.78)

At the 2007 Pan American Games, Torrance won a silver medal being part of the 4 x 400 m relay. Torrence finished seventh in the 400 meters with a time of 46.06.

At the 2008 IAAF World Indoor Championships, Torrance won a gold medal being part of the 4 x 400 m relay.

At the 2010 IAAF World Indoor Championships, Torrance won a bronze medal in the 400 meters with a time of 46.43[1] and a gold medal in the 4 x 400 m relay.

References
  1. "2010 IAAF World Indoor Championships - Men's 400 m results". IAAF. March 13, 2010. Retrieved March 13, 2010.
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