Willie Smith (hurdler)
Willie Smith (born 20 September 1977) is a retired Namibian athlete who specialised in the 400 metres hurdles.[1] He represented his country at the 2000 Summer Olympics failing to qualify for the semifinals.[2]
His personal best of 49.05 (2001) is the current national record.
Competition record
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Namibia
| |||||
| 1996 | World Junior Championships | Sydney, Australia | 7th | 400m hurdles | 51.83 |
| 13th (h) | 4×100m relay | 40.84 | |||
| 1997 | World Championships | Athens, Greece | 42nd (h) | 400 m hurdles | 51.12 |
| 2000 | Olympic Games | Sydney, Australia | 35th (h) | 400 m hurdles | 50.89 |
| 2002 | Commonwealth Games | Manchester, United Kingdom | 6th | 400 m hurdles | 50.14 |
| African Championships | Radès, Tunisia | 2nd | 400 m hurdles | 50.03 | |
References
- ^ Willie Smith at World Athletics
- ^ Willie Smith. Sports Reference. Retrieved on 2013-10-29.
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