LaMark Carter facts for kids
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| Born | August 23, 1970 Shreveport, Louisiana, United States |
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LaMark Carter, born on August 23, 1970, is a former American athlete who was great at the triple jump. The triple jump is an exciting track and field event where athletes take a running start and then perform three jumps in a row: a hop, a skip, and a jump. The goal is to cover the longest distance possible! LaMark's best jump ever was 17.44 meters, which he achieved in June 1998.
He won silver medals at two big international events in 1999: the 1999 IAAF World Indoor Championships and the 1999 Pan American Games. LaMark was also a national champion three times in the USA, winning the triple jump title at the USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in 1998, 1999, and 2001.
LaMark was part of the USA Olympic Team in 2000 and competed in the Sydney Games. He also participated in the World Championships in Athletics three times, showing he was one of the top triple jumpers in the world.
He went to Captain Shreve High School and later competed for the Northwestern State Demons and Lady Demons in college. He even holds a special record at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix for his triple jump of 16.93 meters in 1998.
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LaMark Carter's Career Highlights
Winning National Championships
LaMark Carter was a top athlete in the United States. He won the national title for the triple jump at the USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships three times.
- Triple jump: 1998, 1999, 2001
Major International Competitions
LaMark competed in many important events around the world. He earned medals and placed well against other top athletes.
- In 1995, he won a bronze medal at the Summer Universiade in Japan.
- In 1999, he won a silver medal at the World Indoor Championships in Japan.
- Also in 1999, he won another silver medal at the Pan American Games in Canada.
- He also earned bronze medals at the Goodwill Games in 1998 and 2001.
Olympic Games Participation
LaMark Carter represented the United States at the Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia. Making it to the Olympics is a huge achievement for any athlete, showing they are among the best in their sport globally.
See also
In Spanish: LaMark Carter para niños
