Percival Spencer (athlete) facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality |  Jamaica |
| Born | 24 February 1975 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Running |
| Event(s) | 100 metres, 200 metres |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | 100 m: 9.98 s (Kingston 1997) 200 m: 20.20 s (Nassau 1999) |
Percival Spencer, born on February 24, 1975, is a former track and field athlete from Jamaica. He was a very fast runner, known as a sprinter. He was especially good at the 100-meter and 200-meter races. In 1997, he became the Jamaican National Champion in the 100-meter dash.
Percival Spencer's Running Career
Percival Spencer spent his college years at Texas Christian University (TCU) in the United States. While there, he continued to run track. In 1997, he won both the 100-meter and 200-meter races. This happened at the Western Athletic Conference track and field championships. This was a big competition for college athletes.
Major Competitions
Percival Spencer also competed on the world stage. He represented Jamaica at the 1996 Summer Olympics. He also took part in the 1997 World Championships in Athletics. These events bring together the best athletes from around the globe.
Fastest Running Times
Percival Spencer achieved some impressive personal bests during his career.
- His fastest time in the 100-meter race was 9.98 seconds. He ran this in Kingston, Jamaica, on June 20, 1997.
- For the 200-meter race, his best time was 20.44 seconds. He achieved this in Nassau, The Bahamas, on May 26, 1999.
