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Vernon Norwood
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Norwood in 2016
Personal information
Born (1992-04-10) April 10, 1992 (age 32)
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Height 1.88 m
Weight 73 kg
Sport
Country United States
Sport Track and field
Event(s) 400 metres
College team LSU Tigers track and field
Club New Balance
Turned pro 2015
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s) 400 meters: 44.10
200 meters: 20.30
4x400 meters: 2:57.77
300 meters: 32.70
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Gold 2020 Tokyo 4×400 m relay
Gold 2024 Paris 4×400 m relay
Silver 2024 Paris 4×400 m mixed
Bronze 2020 Tokyo 4×400 m mixed
World Championships
Gold 2015 Beijing 4×400 m relay
Gold 2019 Doha 4×400 m relay
Gold 2022 Eugene 4×400 m relay
Gold 2023 Budapest 4×400 m relay
Bronze 2022 Eugene 4×400 m mixed
World Indoor Championships
Gold 2016 Portland 4×400 m relay
Silver 2018 Birmingham 4×400 m relay
World Relays
Gold 2019 Yokohama 4×200 m relay
Updated on August 11, 2024.

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. At Morgan City High School Norwood started running track in his junior year.

College

For South Plains College Norwood was a multiple time NJCAA national champion.

For the LSU Tigers he was a four time NCAA national champion.

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.

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
2015 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships Eugene, Oregon 3rd 400 metres 44.80

International competitions

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
2017 NACAC U23 Championships Kamloops, Canada 1st 4 x 400 m relay 3:04.34
3rd 400 m 45.56
2015 World Championships Beijing, China 1st (h) 4 x 400 m relay 2:58.13
2016 Indoor World Championships Portland, USA 1st 4 x 400 m relay 3:02.45
DQ 400 m -
2018 Indoor World Championships Birmingham, England 2nd 4 x 400 m relay 3:01.97
2019 World Relays Yokohama, Japan 1st 4 x 200 m relay 1:20.12
World Championships Doha, Qatar 4th (sf) 400 m 45.02
1st (h) 4 x 400 m relay 2:59.89
2021 Olympic Games Tokyo, Japan 3rd Mixed 4 x 400 m relay 3:10.22
1st (h) 4 x 400 m relay 2:57.77
2022 World Championships Eugene, USA 3rd Mixed 4 x 400 m relay 3:10.16
1st (h) 4 x 400 m relay 2:58.96
2023 World Championships Budapest, Hungary 4th 400 m 44.39
1st 4 x 400 m relay 2:57.31
2024 Olympic Games Paris, France 2nd Mixed 4 x 400 m relay 3:07.74
1st 4 x 400 m relay 2:54.43 OR

See also

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