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Calvin Smith (born January 8, 1961) is a former sprint track and field athlete from the United States. He is a former world record holder in the 100-meter sprint with 9.93 seconds in 1983 and was twice world champion over 200 metres, in 1983 and 1987.
Calvin Smith. Calvin is Executive Director of Answers in Genesis–Canada and has spoken at church conferences across Canada (and sometimes internationally) on creation apologetics for well over 20 years now.
US sprinter Calvin Smith set the World 100m record at Colorado Springs on July 3, 1983 at the U.S. Olympic Festival.
Calvin Smith Jr. (born December 10, 1987) is an American athlete who specialises in the 200m and 400m. He is the son of former world record-holder, world champion, Olympic medalist and National Track & Field Hall of Famer, Calvin Smith Sr. He is an All-American for University of Florida.
Apr 10, 2016 · Looking back, I believe Calvin Smith’s WR was a clean world record, and his bronze medal – where he crossed the line fourth, should have been gold. Hence the title of his autobiography It Should Have Been Gold: The Silent Runner Speaks. To put 9.93 in perspective 32 years ago, only 12 men broke 9.93 in 2015.
Known for his smooth, efficient running style and his quiet demeanor, Smith was one of the finest 100m and 200m competitors in history. On July 3, 1983, he set the 100m world record of 9.93 seconds, bettering the previous record set by Jim Hines that stood for almost 15 years.
Calvin Smith (born January 8, 1961 in Bolton, Mississippi) - American sprinter.World record holder in 1983 in the 100 meters and twice in the 4 x 100 m relay...
Mar 31, 2022 · Calvin Smith (born January 8, 1961 in Bolton, Mississippi) - American sprinter.1983 world record holder in 100 m and twice in the 4 x 100 m relay. At the 198...
Honours Summary. 1 x Olympic champion. 4 x World champion. 1 x World Championships Silver medallist. 1 x Olympic Games Bronze medallist. More Honours. Personal Bests. Seasons Bests. Results.
Calvin Smith was a sprinter who won a gold medal in the 4×100 relay at the 1984 Olympics and a bronze medal in the 100 metres at the 1988 Olympics. In July 1983 Smith won the US Olympic Festival in 9.93 seconds to better the world record of 9.95 set by Jim Hines at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics.
