Donald Scott (triple jumper) facts for kids
Scott at the 2018 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships
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| Nationality | American | |||||||||||||
| Born | February 23, 1992 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S. |
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| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | |||||||||||||
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| Sport | Track and field | |||||||||||||
| Event(s) | Triple jump | |||||||||||||
| College team | Eastern Michigan University | |||||||||||||
| Turned pro | 2015 | |||||||||||||
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Donald Douglas Scott (born February 23, 1992) is an amazing American athlete. He is famous for his skills in the triple jump, which is a track and field event. Donald won a bronze medal in the triple jump at the 2022 World Athletics Indoor Championships in Belgrade. He has also won several U.S. championships, showing he is one of the best triple jumpers in the country. Besides competing, Donald also helps coach young athletes at Eastern Michigan University.
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Early Life and High School
Donald Scott grew up in Apopka, Florida. He finished Apopka High School in 2010. In high school, he was a great wide receiver in football. This is where he first learned about track and field sports.
College Career
Donald Scott went to Eastern Michigan University (EMU). He studied criminal justice there. While at EMU, Donald became a star in track and field. He set many records for the school.
College Achievements
Donald won nine titles in the Mid-American Conference (MAC). He also earned two NCAA Division 1 All-American honors. He set new records for the MAC and EMU in the triple jump. In his final year, he placed third in the triple jump at the 2014 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships. He also finished second indoors.
Here are some of his top results from college championships:
- In 2015, he placed third at the NCAA Outdoor Championships.
- Also in 2015, he finished second at the NCAA Indoor Championships.
- In 2014, he took sixth place at the NCAA Outdoor Championships.
Professional Career
Donald Scott became a professional athlete in 2015. In his first year, he placed eighth at the USATF Outdoor Championships. He also finished fourth at the USA Indoor Championships.
Major Competitions
Donald has competed in many big events around the world.
- In 2017, he earned third place at the Outdoor USA Championships. This helped him join Team USA for the World Championships in London.
- In 2018, he won a silver medal (second place) in the triple jump at the 2018 Athletics World Cup. He also took a bronze medal (third place) at the 2018 IAAF Diamond League Final.
- In 2019, he won the USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. He matched his best jump ever at 17.74 meters.
- In 2021, Donald competed in the Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. He finished seventh in the triple jump.
- In 2022, he won a bronze medal at the 2022 World Athletics Indoor Championships in Belgrade, Serbia.
U.S. National Titles
Donald Scott has won several U.S. national championships:
- He was the U.S. Indoor Triple Jump Champion in 2017, 2019, and 2020.
- He was the U.S. Outdoor Champion in 2018 and 2019.
- In 2021, he placed second at the United States Olympic Trials.
- In 2022, he won the USA Indoor Track and Field Championships.
Coaching Role
Donald Scott has also shared his knowledge by coaching. He worked as a volunteer coach at Eastern Michigan University starting in 2015. He continued coaching there until 2019.
See also
In Spanish: Donald Scott para niños
