Vernon Norwood

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

Vernon Larnard Norwood
Vernon Norwood in 2016
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
Born (1993-04-10) April 10, 1993
New Orleans, Louisiana
ResidenceBaton Rouge, Louisiana
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight73 kg (161 lb)
Sport
CountryUnited States
SportTrack and field
Event(s)400 metres
ClubNew Balance
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)400 meters: 44.44[1]
200 meters: 20.59[1]
4x400 meters: 2:58.13[1]
300 meters: 32.70[1]
Medal record
World Championships
2015 Beijing4×400 m relay
2019 Doha4×400 m relay
World Indoor Championships
2016 Portland4×400 m relay
2018 Birmingham4×400 m relay
World Relays
2019 Yokohama4×200 m relay
Updated on March 4, 2018.

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. All-Athletics. "Profile of Matthew Centrowitz".
  2. Vernon Norwood. LSU Sports. Retrieved on June 28, 2015.
  3. http://www.lsureveille.com/daily/lsu-sprinter-norwood-journeys-from-basketball-court-to-track/article_68f837a0-c6ba-11e4-b12e-03325b65caa2.html
  4. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on August 20, 2013. Retrieved June 28, 2015.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  5. http://www.theneworleansadvocate.com/sports/college/12637288-128/lsus-vernon-norwood-cruises-to
  6. Vernon Norwood LSU Track and Field profile
  7. http://olympictalk.nbcsports.com/2015/06/27/allyson-felix-wins-400-usa-track-and-field-championships-lashawn-merritt/
  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.
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