Leigh Smith (athlete)
Leigh Smith (born August 28, 1981) is an American athlete who qualified for the 2008 Olympics in javelin throw. Although he finished 5th at the U.S. Olympic Trials, he was one of only two Americans to meet the Olympic A standard and so was chosen for the U.S. team.[1] He threw a personal best 83.74 m (274.7 feet) at Athens, Georgia on May 9, 2008.[2] Smith was a three-time All-American at the University of Tennessee.[3]
Achievements
| Year | Tournament | Venue | Result | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Olympic Games | Beijing, PR China | 18th | 76.55 m |
Seasonal bests by year
- 2004 - 81.67
- 2005 - 79.37
- 2006 - 82.33
- 2007 - 77.24
- 2008 - 83.74
References
- ↑ "Hazle and Leigh Smith make the US team in javelin". Associated Press. July 6, 2008.
- ↑ "Smith, Leigh, USA". International Association of Athletics Federations.
- ↑ http://www.utsports.com/sports/m-track/guides/2012/2012-track-guide.pdf
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