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Jeremy Dodson

Jeremy Raponi Dodson (born August 30, 1987) is an American-Samoan sprinter,[2] competing primarily in the sprint events of track & field. He represented the United States of America professionally at several Athletic World Championships. He then represented the country of Samoa at the 2016 Olympics, as well as the Commonwealth Games and Pacific Games. He competed in the 200 metres event at the 2011, 2015, 2017 and 2019 World Championships in Athletics.

Jeremy Dodson
Dodson in 2011
Personal information
Full nameJeremy Raponi Dodson[1]
Born (1987-08-30) August 30, 1987 (age 37)
Denver, Colorado, United States
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight159 lb (72 kg)
Sport
CountrySamoa
United States
SportRunning, Track and field
Event(s)100 meters, 200 meters
College teamColorado Buffaloes
ClubAltis
Medal record
Representing  United States
Pan American Games
Bronze medal – third place 2011 Guadalajara 4x100 metres
USA Track and Field Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2011 Eugene 200 metres
Bronze medal – third place 2013 Albuquerque 60 metres
Representing  Samoa
Oceania Athletics Championships
Gold medal – first place 2015 Cairns 200 metres
Silver medal – second place 2015 Cairns 100 metres
Gold medal – first place 2017 Suva 100 metres
Gold medal – first place 2017 Suva 200 metres
Bronze medal – third place 2017 Suva 4x100 metres
Gold medal – first place 2019 Townsville 200 metres
Pacific Games
Silver medal – second place 2019 Apia 100 metres
Silver medal – second place 2019 Apia 200 metres
Silver medal – second place 2019 Apia 4x100 metres

Background

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Dodson was born and raised in the United States and is based in Colorado. His mother is from Malie, Samoa. His father was born in the United States. Dodson represented both the United States and Samoa at several international events, including the Olympics and World Championships, while struggling with health complications surrounding brain cysts and tumors. As a result, he went through several rounds of chemotherapy before the 2012 Olympic Games, again in 2020, and continues to battle conditions surrounding a traumatic brain condition.

High school

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Dodson had 10.41 – 100 meters and 400-meters - 46.91 times in United States of America and was recruited to Arkansas Razorbacks and he was named to the USA Today All-USA high school track and field team in 2005.[3][4] He won 2005 Colorado High School Activities Association state championships in the 100, 200 and 400 meters. He earned silver medal at 2005 Golden West Invitational in 200 meters and 2005 State of Colorado boys Track and field Gatorade Player of the Year awards.[5][6][7]

NCAA

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Dodson ran in 2008 United States Olympic Trials (track and field) in the 200 meters placing 17th.[8] He placing 20th in 100 meters and 13th in the 200 meters at 2010 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships.[9]

Outdoor

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Dodson is a four time NCAA Division I All-American.[10] He earned four letters at Colorado.[11] He stands fourth on the all-time Colorado Buffaloes list in the 100 metres in 10.27 and first on University of Colorado Boulder Outdoor record books in the 200 meters in 20.37.[12]

Indoor

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He stands third on Colorado Buffaloes Indoor record books in the 60 meters in 6.73. He stands first on University of Colorado Indoor record books in the 200 meters in 20.88.[13][14]

World competition

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Dodson is a bronze medalist for the United States at Athletics at the 2011 Pan American Games – Men's 4 × 100 metres relay. He competed in the 200 metres at the 2011 World Championships in Athletics – Men's 200 metres for the United States in Daegu, South Korea. He competed for Samoa in the 200 meters at the 2015 World Championships in Athletics in Beijing, China, 2017 World Championships in Athletics in London, United Kingdom, and 2019 World Championships in Athletics in Doha, Qatar. Dodson qualified to represent Samoa at the 2016 Summer Olympics by meeting Athletics at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Qualification in 200 meters in Phoenix May 2016.[15] Dodson placed 35th at 200 meters 20.51 s in Rio de Janeiro at Athletics at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Men's 200 metres opening round.[16]

USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships

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Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing   United States
2014 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships Sacramento, California 19th 200 metres 21.00[17]
2013 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships Des Moines, Iowa 12th 200 metres 20.93[18]
2012 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships Eugene, Oregon 6th 200 metres 20.25[19]
2011 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships Eugene, Oregon 3rd 200 metres 20.07[20]
2010 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships Des Moines, Iowa 13th 200 metres 20.99[21]
2009 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships Eugene, Oregon 20th 200 metres 20.78[22]
2008 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships Eugene, Oregon 17th 200 metres 20.97[23]

References

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  1. ^ "Ashgabat 2017 bio". Archived from the original on December 15, 2019. Retrieved October 26, 2017.
  2. ^ "Jeremy Dodson". IAAF. August 25, 2015. Retrieved August 25, 2015.
  3. ^ Arkansas Razorback article on recruiting top sprinters to boast track and field team
  4. ^ Big 12 Conference article after Dodson transferred from Arkansas
  5. ^ 2005 Golden West article on results and rankings
  6. ^ Jeremy Dodson high school athletic profile of national results
  7. ^ Jeremy Dodson athletic profile
  8. ^ 2008 Olympic Trials Track and Field Men 200 Meter Dash Quarter-Finals
  9. ^ 2010 USA Track & Field Championships - 6/23/2010 to 6/27/2010 Drake Stadium - Des Moines, Iowa
  10. ^ Jeremy Dodson University of Colorado Buffaloes profile
  11. ^ Men Letter winners in CU History
  12. ^ "University of Colorado Outdoor record book" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on September 11, 2015. Retrieved February 19, 2016.
  13. ^ "University of Colorado Indoor record book" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on March 1, 2016. Retrieved February 19, 2016.
  14. ^ University of Colorado article of record performances
  15. ^ "Jeremy Dodson Samoa Athletic profile". Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved February 19, 2016.
  16. ^ "2016 Olympics Track & Field 200 m results". Reuters. August 16, 2016. Retrieved November 7, 2016.
  17. ^ 2014 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships Results
  18. ^ 2013 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships Results
  19. ^ 2012 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships Results
  20. ^ 2011 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships Results
  21. ^ 2010 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships Results
  22. ^ 2009 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships Results
  23. ^ 2008 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships Results
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