Donald Mark Witherspoon (born September 3, 1963, in Chicago) is an American former sprinter.[1] He joined his high school track team after having success as a cornerback on the football team. In college, he was primarily a 200 m and 400 m runner. He recorded an impressive 19.3 200 m split on a 4 × 200 m and a 43.9 440 yd leg on a 4x440 yd while in college.[2] As a professional, he competed in the 1992 Summer Olympics, where he tore his achilles tendon.[3]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Born | September 3, 1963 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (196 cm) |
| Weight | 187 lb (85 kg) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  United States |
| Sport | Track |
| Event(s) | 100 m, 200 m |
| College team | UW Parkside Abilene Christian |
| Club | Santa Monica Track Club |
International competitions
edit| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing the United States
| |||||
| 1987 | World Indoor Championships | Indianapolis, United States | 2nd | 60 m | 6.54 |
| World Championships | Rome, Italy | 35th (h) | 100 m | 10.65 | |
| 1990 | Goodwill Games | Seattle, United States | 3rd | 100 m | 10.17 |
| 1992 | Olympic Games | Barcelona, Spain | 4th (qf) | 100 m | 10.191 |
| 1994 | World Cup | London, United Kingdom | 3rd | 4 × 100 m relay | 39.33 |
1Did not finish in the semifinals
Personal bests
editOutdoor
- 100 meters – 10.04 (+1.8 m/s, San José 1987)
- 200 meters – 20.12 (+1.0 m/s, Houston 1989)
References
edit- ^ Mark Witherspoon at World Athletics
- ^ Hersh, Phil (May 18, 1987). "SPRINTER WINS BY TREADING STRAIGHT PATH". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Mark Witherspoon". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved May 23, 2012.
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