LaShawn

Merritt

Quick Facts

• Son of Owen Eugene and Brenda Merritt
• Has one sister, Antionesha
• In 2007, became the ninth man ever to break the 44-second barrier in the men's 400-meter
• As a high school senior, ran what was then the second-fastest indoor 400 time ever in 44.93
• Turned professional at age 18 following his freshman indoor season at East Carolina University
• Interests include traveling.

Olympic Experience

• 3-time Olympian; 4-time Olympic medalist (3 gold, 1 bronze)
• Olympic Games Rio de Janeiro 2016, gold (4 x 400m Relay - Men), bronze (400m - Men), 6th (200m - Men)
• Olympic Games London 2012, (400m - Men)
• Olympic Games Beijing 2008, gold (4 x 400m Relay - Men, 400m - Men)

World Championship Experience

• Most recent: 2017 – 20th (400m - Men)
• Years of participation: 400m - Men 2007, 2009, 2015, 2017; 4 x 400m Relay - Men 2005, 2007, 2009, 2015; 4 x 400m Relay (Indoor) - Men 2006; 400m (Indoor) - Men 2006
• Medals: 8 (6 gold, 2 silver)
• Gold – 2015 (4 x 400m Relay - Men); 2009 (4 x 400m Relay - Men, 400m - Men); 2007 (4 x 400m Relay - Men); 2006 (4 x 400m Relay (Indoor) - Men); 2005 (4 x 400m Relay - Men)
• Silver – 2015 (400m - Men); 2007 (400m - Men)

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