Karl Smith
- Born
- Sep 15, 1959 (67 years old)
- Events
- 400 m hurdles · 110 m hurdles
Karl Smith (born 15 September 1959) is a Jamaican track and field athlete specializing in the hurdles.
He ran for his native country in the 1984 Olympics in the 400 metres hurdles and on their 4 × 400 metres relay team In the hurdles, he finished behind medalists Danny Harris and Harald Schmid in the semi-final round, not qualifying for the final.
The top Jamaican hurdler in his day, Smith is still ranked #19 all time Smith has continued to run hurdles in Masters athletics, holding the world record in the 110 metres hurdles.
Personal best · 400 m hurdles49.17
1985 season best8.19Jan 19, 1985 · Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, Paris (FRA) (i)
Personal best · 110 m hurdles13.76
As of Nov 6, 2026: 400 m hurdles 49.17 (#423 all-time), 110 m hurdles 13.76, 1985 season best 8.19 (Jan 19, 1985, Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, Paris (FRA) (i)) · 67 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
60mHIndoorParis 19858.19981 pts–
60mH19858.19981 pts–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 60mH Indoor | 8.19 | – | Jan 19, 1985 | Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, Paris (FRA) (i) |
| 1985 | 60mH | 8.19 | – | Jan 19, 1985 | – |
| 1984 | 400mH | 49.58 | – | Aug 4, 1984 | Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA (USA) |
| 1984 | 4x400m | 3:04.24 | – | Aug 11, 1984 | Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA (USA) |
| 1983 | 400mH | 49.59 | – | Mar 26, 1983 | Austin, TX (USA) |
| 1983 | 4x400m | 3:09.06 | – | Aug 13, 1983 | IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki |
| 1982 | 110mH | 13.76 | +1.0 | May 14, 1982 | Houston, TX (USA) |
| 1982 | 400mH | 49.17 | – | May 15, 1982 | Houston, TX (USA) |