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Vernon Norwood

Vernon Larnard Norwood
Vernon Norwood Portland 2016.jpg
Vernon Norwood in 2016
Personal information
Nationality American
Born (1992-04-10) 10 April 1992 (age 25)
New Orleans, Louisiana
Residence Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight 73.3 kg (162 lb)
Sport
Sport Track
Event(s) 400 metres
Club New Balance
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)

400 meters: 44.44
200 meters: 20.59
4x400 meters: 2:58.13

300 meters: 32.70
Updated on 3-20-16.

400 meters: 44.44
200 meters: 20.59
4x400 meters: 2:58.13

Vernon Larnard Norwood (born April 10, 1992) is an American track and field athlete who specializes in the 400 meters.

Raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, he is the son of Curtis Norwood and Charliette Ray. At Morgan City High School Norwood started running track in his junior year.

For South Plains College Norwood was a multiple time NJCAA national champion.

For the LSU Tigers he was a four time NCAA national champion.

At the 2015 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships Norwood finished 3rd to secure a spot for the United States at the 2015 World Championships in Athletics for the 400 meters and 4x400 relay.

During the 2016 indoor season, Norwood made his second USA team. At the 2016 IAAF World Indoor Championships, he was DQ for stepping on the inside of his lane lane during the first round of the 400 meters, and won Gold in the 4 x 400 meters.


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