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Samantha Watson

Watson in 2018
Personal information
Nationality	American
Born	(1999-11-10) November 10, 1999 (age 25) Rochester, New York, U.S.
Education	Temple University
Height	5 ft 10 in
Sport
Sport	Track and field
Event(s)	800 metres, Mile
College team	Texas A&M '19 Rush-Henrietta Senior High School 2017
Turned pro	2019
Coached by	Jebreh Harris
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)	400 m: 52.69 (2015) 800 m: 1:59.96 (2024) 1500 m: 4:21.45 (2018)
Medal record Women's athletics Representing the  United States IAAF World U20 Championships 2018 Tampere 800 m Gold 2016 Bydgoszcz 4x400 m Gold 2016 Bydgoszcz 800 m IAAF World U18 Championships Gold 2015 Cali 800 m Gold 2015 Cali M4x400 m

Samantha "Sammy" Watson (born November 10, 1999) is an American middle-distance runner from New York. She is known for her amazing speed in races like the 800 meters. Sammy has won many awards and set records since she was a teenager.

Sammy Watson's Running Journey

Sammy Watson started running at a young age. She quickly became one of the best young runners in the United States. Her career has included success in high school, college, and as a professional athlete.

High School Achievements

Sammy Watson was a star runner during her high school years. She set several national records.

• In 2017, she broke the national high school record for the 1,000 meters indoors. She ran it in 2 minutes and 40.72 seconds.
• She also broke the 800 meters national high school record. Her time was 2 minutes and 1.78 seconds. This record was previously held by the famous runner Mary Decker.
• Sammy won the 800 meters title at the 2017 New Balance Nationals Outdoor.
• Her best time in the 800 meters during high school was 2:00.65. This is one of the fastest times ever for a high school girl in the U.S.

International Success as a Junior

Sammy Watson showed her talent on the world stage even before she finished high school.

• In 2015, when she was just 15, she won a gold medal at the IAAF World U18 Championships. She was the world youth champion in the 800 meters.
• She also won a gold medal in the mixed 4x400 meters relay at the same event.
• In 2016, Sammy won two more gold medals at the IAAF World U20 Championships. She won the 800 meters race and was part of the winning 4x400 meters relay team.

College Running Career

After high school, Sammy Watson ran for Texas A&M University. She continued to achieve great things in college track and field.

• In 2018, she won the 800 meters race at the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships. This is a huge achievement for college athletes.
• She also won the 800 meters at the Southeastern Conference (SEC) Outdoor Championships in 2018.
• Sammy set a new school record for Texas A&M in the 1,000 meters indoors.

Professional Running

Sammy Watson turned professional in 2019. She continues to compete against the best runners in the world.

• She has placed well in national championships, including a 4th place finish in the 800 meters at the 2020 USA Track & Field Indoor Championships.
• In 2023, she finished 7th in the 800 meters at the USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships.
• Sammy continues to train and compete, aiming for even greater success in her running career.

Sammy Watson's Key Race Results

Here are some of Sammy Watson's top results from major championships:

Representing the  United States
IAAF Championships
2018	2018 IAAF World Junior (U20) Championships	11th	800 m	2:03.95
2016	2016 IAAF World Junior (U20) Championships	1st	800 m	2:04.52
		1st	4x400 m	3:29.11
2015	2015 IAAF World Youth (U18) Championships	1st	800 m	2:03.54
		1st	Mixed 4 × 400 metres relay	3:19.54
USA Track and Field Championships
Representing Adidas
2023	2023 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships	7th	800 m	2:02.07
	2023 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships	6th	800 m	2:03.04
2022	2022 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships	10th	800 m	2:00.90
	2022 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships	6th	800 m	2:03.92
2021	2020 United States Olympic Trials	31st	800 m	2:03.83
2020	2020 USA Track & Field Indoor Championships	4th	800 m	2:04.11
2019	2019 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships	6th	800 m	2:01.70
Representing Texas A&M University
2018	USA Junior (U20) Outdoor Track and Field Championships	1st	800 m	2:01.46
Representing Rush-Henrietta High School
2017	2017 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships	6th	800 m	2:00.99
	2017 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships	4th	1000 m	2:40.72
2016	USA Junior (U20) Outdoor Track and Field Championships	1st	800 m	2:02.91
2015	USA Junior (U18) Outdoor Track and Field Championships	1st	800 m	2:01.46
2014	USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships	3rd	400 m	54.94
		2nd	800 m	2:06.35

See also

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