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LaShawn Merritt (born June 27, 1986) is an American track and field athlete who competes in sprinting events, specializing in the 400 metres. He is a former Olympic champion over the distance and his personal best of 43.65 seconds makes him the ninth fastest of all time.
LaShawn MERRITT, United States - 150 Metres
May 7, 2020 · LaShawn Merritt, who developed a Cal Ripken-esque reputation for running anywhere and everywhere, was hard to find in 2018 and 2019. Merritt, the 2008 Olympic 400m champion and two-time individual world champion, raced just seven times over those two years.
Jul 9, 2021 · He do ...more. 📲 Subscribe to @olympics: http://oly.ch/Subscribe Enjoy the Olympic Debut of LaShawn Merritt at the Olympic Games in Beijing 2008. He dominated his Round 1 race in 44.97 sec.
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Aug 13, 2013 · MOSCOW (AP) — LaShawn Merritt of the United States reclaimed the world title in the men’s 400 meters Tuesday, pulling away from the pack early and winning by more than half a second. Merritt crossed in 43.74 seconds, the fastest time of the year.
Apr 10, 2024 · Lashawn Merritt is not just a sprinting legend but a symbol of dedication and excellence in the world of track and field. Born in Portsmouth, Virginia, Merritt has spent almost two decades as a professional athlete, achieving unparalleled success in his field.
Aug 21, 2009 · http://www.UniversalSports.com 2009, Berlin, Germany, IAAF World Championship Track and Field, in the mens 400m, LaShawn Merritt has eclipsed Jeremy Wariner again, taking away the Olympic title...
Lashawn Merrit has one brother, the late Antwan. Merritt won the 400m in the 2004 World Junior Championships and set two junior world records in the 4x100m and the 4x400m relay. In 2009, he won the best U.S. Male Olympian ESPY Award.
Jul 3, 2016 · Allyson Felix and LaShawn Merritt earned their Olympic 400m berths with the fastest times in the world this year. Felix qualified for her fourth Olympic team at the U.S. Olympic Trials on Sunday by winning the women’s 400m final.
