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Jon Drummond

Personal information
Born	(1968-09-09) September 9, 1968 (age 56) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight	160 lb (73 kg)
Sport
Sport	Track and field
Event(s)	100 metres, 200 metres
College team	Texas Christian University
Club	Nike
Coached by	Darrell Smith
Medal record Men's athletics Representing the  United States Olympic Games Gold 2000 Sydney 4 × 100 metres relay Silver 1996 Atlanta 4 × 100 metres relay World Championships Gold 1993 Stuttgart 4 × 100 metres relay Gold 1999 Seville 4 × 100 metres relay Universiade Gold 1991 Sheffield 200 metres Gold 1991 Sheffield 4 × 100 metres relay

Jonathan A. Drummond (born September 9, 1968) is an American track and field athlete. He is famous for winning a gold medal in the 4 × 100 meter relay at the 2000 Summer Olympics.

Jon Drummond's Athletic Career

Jon Drummond was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He went to Overbrook High School. He was known as one of the best starters in the world. People also knew him for his exciting personality on the track. Some called him the "Clown Prince" of Track and Field because he loved to entertain the crowd.

Early Success and World Records

In 1991, Jon won the 200 meter race at the World University Games. He also won the British AAA Championships title that year. At the 1993 World Championships, Jon was part of the American 4 × 100 meter relay team. They won a gold medal and even matched the world record time of 37.40 seconds!

Olympic Medals and Challenges

Jon continued to achieve great things in his career. At the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, he helped the American 4 × 100 meter relay team win a silver medal. He also made it to the semi-finals in the 100 meter race. In 1997, Jon won his only US National Championships title in the 200 meter event.

He faced a health challenge in 1999 when he had spinal meningitis for the third time. But he recovered and was back on the track! He ran the first part of the 4 × 100 meter relay team at the 1999 World Championships. His team won another gold medal.

At the Sydney Olympics in 2000, Jon finished fifth in the 100 meter race. He then ran the first leg for the American 4 × 100 meter relay team again. This time, they won the gold medal!

The 2003 False Start Incident

At the 2003 World Championships, Jon was disqualified from the 100 meter race. This happened because of a false start. A false start means a runner moves before the starting gun. Jon strongly believed he did not move. He kept saying, "I did not move!" He even lay down on the track to protest. This caused the competition to be delayed for almost an hour. He eventually left the track, feeling very upset. This event became well-known in the world of track and field.

Life After Competing

After his time as a competitive athlete, Jon Drummond continued to be involved in track and field.

Coaching and Mentoring

At the 2012 London Olympics, Jon was the relay coach for the U.S. Track Team. He helped coach both the men's and women's 4 × 100 meter relay teams. The men's team equaled the world record, and the women's team won and set a new world record! This was a huge achievement, as they improved the record by more than half a second.

Jon also worked as a fitness trainer. He coached other sprinters, including Tyson Gay.

Other Activities

Jon is a member of the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity. He was also part of Kirk Franklin's gospel music group called The Family. Following in his father's footsteps, he became a pastor at Noville Memorial Church of God in Christ in Philadelphia. In 2014, he was honored by being inducted into the Texas Track and Field Coaches Hall of Fame.

Personal Best Times

Jon Drummond achieved impressive personal best times in his running career:

See also

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