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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 was known for being one of the best starters in the world. He was also called the "Clown Prince" of Track and Field because of his exciting style.

Jon Drummond's Athletic Career

Jon Drummond was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He went to Overbrook High School. He was known for his amazing starts in races. He also had a very lively personality on the track. He trained with other famous sprinters like Maurice Greene and Ato Boldon.

Early Success and World Championships

In 1991, Jon won the 200 meter race at the World University Games. This was a big win for him. At the 1993 World Championships, he helped the American 4 × 100 meter relay team win a gold medal. They even matched the world record time of 37.40 seconds.

Two years later, at the 1995 World Championships, his relay team had a problem. They did not finish their race because of a baton pass error.

Olympic Medals and Challenges

Jon won a silver medal with the American 4 × 100 meter relay team at the 1996 Summer Olympics. 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.

In 1999, Jon faced a health challenge. He had spinal meningitis for the third time. But he recovered and helped the American 4 × 100 meter relay team win another gold medal at the 1999 World Championships.

At the Sydney Olympics in 2000, Jon finished fifth in the 100 meter race. He then ran the first part of the American 4 × 100 meter relay team. They won the gold medal, which was a huge achievement.

At the 2001 World Championships, Jon was running the first leg of the relay again. He got a leg injury but still managed to pass the baton. This helped his team continue to the finals.

The False Start Incident

In 2003, at the World Championships, Jon was disqualified from the 100 meter race. This happened because of a false start call. He strongly disagreed with the decision. He felt he had not moved too early. This caused a delay in the competition. He eventually left the track. This event highlighted discussions about new false-start rules in athletics.

Life After Competing

After his career as a competitive athlete, Jon Drummond became a coach.

Coaching and Other Activities

At the 2012 London Olympics, Jon was the relay coach for the U.S. Track Team. The men's 4x100 meter relay team equaled the world record. The women's team won and set a new world record. This was a huge improvement in their time.

Jon also worked as a fitness trainer. He coached famous sprinter Tyson Gay. He is a member of the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity. He was also part of Kirk Franklin's gospel music group, The Family. Jon has followed his father's path and is a pastor at Noville Memorial Church in Philadelphia. In 2014, he was inducted into the Texas Track and Field Coaches Hall of Fame.

Later Career Challenges

In 2014, there were issues related to anti-doping rules involving an athlete Jon had coached. This led to Jon being banned from the sport for a period. His ban lasted until December 2022.

Jon Drummond's Best Times

Jon Drummond achieved some impressive personal best times during his career:

See also

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