Aubrey Smith (long jumper) facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 30 June 1988 Kingston, Jamaica |
| Education | Florida International University |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Weight | 75.75 kg (167.0 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Long jump |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Highest world ranking | 6 |
| Personal best(s) | 8.16 m (26 ft 9.13484252 in) long jump |
Aubrey Smith, born on June 30, 1988, in Kingston, Jamaica, is a talented track and field athlete. He is best known for his skills in the long jump. Aubrey has competed for two different countries: Canada at the 2015 Summer Universiade and Jamaica at the 2016 Summer Olympics.
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Aubrey Smith's Journey in Athletics
Aubrey Smith attended Florida International University in Miami, Florida, USA. While studying there, he also competed in track and field.
College Achievements
In 2014, Aubrey won a silver medal in the long jump at the Conference USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships. This was a big achievement for him and his university. During this competition, he set a new school record with his very first jump, reaching 7.80 meters (which is about 25 feet and 7 ¼ inches).
Representing His Countries
Aubrey Smith has proudly represented both Canada and Jamaica in major international sports events.
Competing for Canada
- In 2015, he competed at the Universiade in Gwangju, South Korea.
- He placed 14th in the long jump qualification round, jumping 7.36 meters.
Competing for Jamaica
- In 2016, Aubrey represented Jamaica at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- Unfortunately, he did not record a valid jump in the long jump event at the Olympics.
