Vernon Norwood facts for kids
Norwood in 2016
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| Born | April 10, 1992 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
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| Height | 1.88 m | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 73 kg | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country |  United States |
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| Sport | Track and field | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | 400 metres | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| College team | LSU Tigers track and field | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | New Balance | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Turned pro | 2015 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Personal best(s) | 400 meters: 44.10 200 meters: 20.30 4 × 400 meters: 2:54.43 300 meters: 32.70 |
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Medal record
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Vernon Larnard Norwood (born April 10, 1992) is an American track and field athlete. He is best known for running in the 400 metres race.
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Vernon Norwood's Early Life
Vernon Norwood grew up in New Orleans, Louisiana. He started running track when he was in his junior year at Morgan City High School.
College Running Career
Vernon was a very successful college runner. For South Plains College, he won many national championships. Later, for the LSU Tigers, he became a four-time national champion.
Vernon Norwood's Professional Career
Vernon Norwood became a professional athlete in 2015. He has achieved many great things in his career.
Starting Strong in 2015
In 2015, Vernon placed third at the US Outdoor Championships. This earned him a spot on the United States team for the World Championships. He competed in the 400 meters. He also won a gold medal as part of the 4 × 400 meter relay team.
Indoor Success in 2016
During the 2016 indoor season, Vernon won the 400m at the US Indoor Championships. This meant he joined the USA team again. At the World Indoor Championships, he won another gold medal in the 4 × 400 meter relay.
More Medals in 2018 and 2019
Vernon continued to shine in relay races. In 2018, he won a silver medal with the 4 × 400 relay team at the World Indoor Championships. In 2019, he set a new personal best time of 44.40 seconds in the 400m. He also won a gold medal in the 4 × 400 meter relay at the World Championships.
Olympic Dreams Come True in 2020 (Held in 2021)
In 2021, Vernon set a new personal best in the 200m race. He qualified for the 4x400 relay teams at the Tokyo Olympics. At these Olympics, he won a bronze medal in the Mixed 4 × 400 meter relay. He then won a gold medal with the Men's 4 × 400 meter relay team.
World Championships in 2022 and 2023
Vernon continued to perform well at the World Championships. In 2022, he set another personal best in the 400m. He won a bronze medal in the Mixed 4 × 400 meter relay. He also won a gold medal in the Men's 4 × 400 relay team.
In 2023, Vernon finished second at the US Outdoor Championships. He then competed at the 2023 World Athletics Championships. There, he set a new personal best in the 400m semi-final. He also won a gold medal as part of the Men's 4 × 400 meter relay team.
Paris Olympics in 2024
At the 2024 US Olympic Trials, Vernon finished fourth in the 400m. He then set a new personal best of 44.10 seconds in the 400m at the London Athletics Meet. At the 2024 Paris Olympics, he won a silver medal in the Mixed 4 × 400 meter relay. His team even broke the world record in the heats! He also won a gold medal with the Men's 4 × 400 relay team.
See also
In Spanish: Vernon Norwood para niños
