Maurice Smith

Born
Sep 28, 1980 (46 years old)
Birthplace
Spanish Town, Jamaica
Events
Decathlon · Heptathlon Short Track
Height
1.90 m
Weight
90 kg

Maurice Smith is a renowned track and field athlete who devoted their career to competitive athletics. With years of dedicated training and consistent performances, Maurice Smith established themselves as a respected competitor at both national and international levels. The athlete demonstrated exceptional technical skills and maintained high standards of performance across multiple seasons. Their commitment to excellence and improvement drove them to pursue personal records and competitive success. Maurice Smith's career exemplified the dedication required to compete at elite levels of track and field athletics.

Maurice Smith's competitive achievements were highlighted by participation in world-class competitions including World Championships. These prestigious international events provided platforms to compete against the finest distance runners from around the globe. Such participation demanded exceptional preparation, peak athletic conditioning, and strategic race execution. The athlete's ability to compete effectively at championship level demonstrated their technical expertise and mental fortitude. Their performances at these elite competitions contributed significantly to their professional reputation and helped establish them as a top-tier competitor in their discipline.

Maurice Smith's career in competitive athletics demonstrates the importance of dedication, technical expertise, and consistent effort in achieving athletic success. Throughout their competitive years, they contributed meaningfully to track and field sports through their performances and athletic achievements. The athlete's career exemplifies how sustained commitment to athletic excellence yields lasting recognition and respect within the sporting community. After transitioning from elite competition, Maurice Smith's influence remained significant as younger athletes looked to their achievements as models for athletic development. Their legacy within track and field athletics continues as a testament to the value of disciplined training and unwavering commitment to competitive excellence.

Personal best · Decathlon8644
2018 season best21.81Jan 27, 2018 · Kingston
Medals1World Championships: 1 silver
National record8644Decathlon

As of Oct 27, 2026: Decathlon 8644 (#36 all-time), Heptathlon Short Track 6035, 2018 season best 21.81 (Jan 27, 2018, Kingston (JAM)) · World Championships: 1 silver · National record (Decathlon) · 46 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
100mOsaka 200710.621,002 pts–
200mKingston 201821.81952 pts–
400mOsaka 200747.481,014 pts–
1500mSt. George's 20033:52.22949 pts–
110mHGötzis 200613.761,110 pts–
400mHAZ 200254.35924 pts–

Medals

CompetitionsGoldSilverBronzeTotal
World Championships–1–1

Progression

Compare me
SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2018200m 21.81–Jan 27, 2018Kingston (JAM)
2012LJ 7.01–Jan 21, 2012–
2012LJ Indoor7.01–Jan 21, 2012Birmingham, AL (USA) (i)
2012SP Indoor17.70–Jan 21, 2012Birmingham, AL (USA) (i)
2012SP 17.70–Jan 21, 2012–
2012DT 48.96–Jun 30, 2012Kingston (JAM)
2011HJ 1.99–Oct 24, 2011Guadalajara (MEX)
2011PV 4.60–May 28, 2011Kingston (JAM)
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Maurice Smith's Decathlon personal best is 8644, set on Sep 1, 2007 in Yanmar Stadium Nagai, Osaka (JPN), #36 on the all-time list.

Maurice Smith competes in the Decathlon and Heptathlon Short Track.

2018 season best: 21.81, set on Jan 27, 2018 in Kingston (JAM).

Maurice Smith has won 1 World Championships medal.