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Jeremy Dodson
- Born
- Aug 30, 1987 (39 years old)
- Birthplace
- New York City, United States
- Events
- 200 m · 100 m
Jeremy Dodson is an American-Samoan sprinter born on August 30, 1987, in New York City. He has competed for both the United States and Samoa at the highest levels of international track and field.
Dodson represented the United States professionally at several World Championships before switching to compete for Samoa. He represented Samoa at the 2016 Rio Olympics, as well as the Commonwealth Games and Pacific Games. He competed in the 200 metres at the World Championships in 2011, 2015, 2017, and 2019, demonstrating remarkable longevity at the international level.
His decision to represent Samoa at major championships reflects the diverse backgrounds of athletes in track and field. Dodson's career spanning multiple World Championships for both nations showcases his consistency as an international-caliber sprinter over nearly a decade of competition.
As of Oct 28, 2026: 200 m 20.07 (#386 all-time), 100 m 10.00, 2023 season best 22.35 (Jul 22, 2023, Stadio Comunale, Bellinzona (SUI)) · Last competition: Pacific Games, Nov 27, 2023, 11.02 · National record (200 Metres Short Track) · 39 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 100m | 11.02 | +0.7 | Nov 27, 2023 | Pacific Games |
| 2023 | 150m | 16.07 | +0.8 | May 6, 2023 | Mémorial Paul Luginbühl |
| 2023 | 200m | 22.35 | -1.1 | Jul 22, 2023 | Meeting serale |
| 2022 | 100m | 10.41 | +2.2 | Jul 9, 2022 | Stade Bouleyres, Bulle (SUI) |
| 2022 | 150m | 15.84 | -1.0 | May 14, 2022 | Stadion Schützenmatte, Basel (SUI) |
| 2022 | 200m | 20.87 | +2.3 | Jul 9, 2022 | Stade Bouleyres, Bulle (SUI) |
| 2022 | 4x100m | 40.60 | – | Aug 6, 2022 | XXII Commonwealth Games, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham |
| 2021 | 60m | 6.80 | – | Jan 30, 2021 | – |