Jeremy Dodson
Jeremy Dodson in 2011
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| Born |
August 30, 1987 New York, New York, United States |
| Residence | Phoenix, Arizona, United States |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Weight | 159 lb (72 kg) |
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| Country | Samoa United States |
| Sport | Running, Track and field |
| Event(s) | 100 meters, 200 meters |
| College team | Colorado Buffaloes |
| Club | Altis |
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Jeremy Dodson (born August 30, 1987) is a Samoan sprinter. He competed in the 200 metres event at the 2011 and 2015 World Championships in Athletics in Daegu, South Korea and Beijing, China.
Dodson was born and raised in the United States and is based in Colorado. One of his parents is from Malie, Samoa; some have reported that his mother is Samoan, while others have reported that it is his father who is from Samoa.
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. 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.
Dodson ran in 2008 United States Olympic Trials (track and field) in the 200 meters placing 17th. He placing 20th in 100 meters and 13th in the 200 meters at 2010 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships.
Dodson is a four time NCAA Division I All-American. He earned four letters at Colorado. 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.
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