Torrin Lawrence
Torrin Lawrence (April 11, 1989 – July 28, 2014) was an American sprinter who competed in the 400 meters. He ran for the University of Georgia.
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| Nationality | American | |||||||||||||
| Born | April 11, 1989 | |||||||||||||
| Died | July 28, 2014 (aged 25) near Cordele, Georgia | |||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | |||||||||||||
| Weight | 176 lb (80 kg) | |||||||||||||
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| Sport | Running | |||||||||||||
| Event(s) | 100 metres, 200 metres, 400 metres | |||||||||||||
| College team | University of Georgia | |||||||||||||
| Achievements and titles | ||||||||||||||
| Personal best(s) | 100m: 10.40 200m: 20.55 (+0.7 m/s)
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Medal record
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Career
- At the 2010 NCAA Men's Indoor Track and Field Championships, Lawrence won his first collegiate title in the 400m, clocking a 45.23.
- Lawrence ran the three fastest indoor 400m times in the world in 2010 with his 45.03 clocking at the Tyson Invitational, His 45.10 at the SEC Men's Indoor Championships, and his 45.23 at NCAAs.[1] His 45.03 is the seventh fastest indoor 400m in history.[2]
- Lawrence holds the NCAA record in the indoor 300m, having run 32.32 at the Hokie Invitational, which is the fifth fastest time in history.[2]
Death
Lawrence died after a tractor-trailer collided with his car on I-75 near Cordele, Georgia, early in the morning of July 28, 2014. Lawrence's car suffered a blowout and came to rest in the traffic lane of I-75 south near exit 94. Lawrence was awaiting assistance from a deputy, when the tractor-trailer hit his car. Lawrence was thrown from the vehicle and killed.[3][4]
Personal bests
| Event | Time | Venue | Date |
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| Outdoor | |||
| 100 m | 10.40 | Jacksonville | April 10, 2008 |
| 200 m | 20.51 (+2.8 m/s) | Gainesville | June 4, 2012 |
| 400 m | 45.32 | Kortrijk | July 12, 2014 |
| Indoor | |||
| 300 m | 32.32 | Blacksburg | January 22, 2010 |
| 400 m | 45.03 | Fayetteville | February 12, 2010 |
References
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