Willie Smith
- Born
- Feb 28, 1956 (70 years old)
- Birthplace
- Rochester, United States
- Events
- 400 m · 100 m
- Height
- 1.73 m
- Weight
- 73 kg
Willie James Smith III (February 28, 1956 – November 7, 2020) was an American athlete who was the national champion 400 metres runner in 1979-80, and a gold medal winner at the 1984 Olympics in the 4 × 400 m relay. Known for competitive achievements and athletic excellence.
Throughout their competitive career, they maintained exceptional standards in track and field athletics.
Their dedication to the sport exemplified the highest ideals of athletic competition and personal achievement.
As of Nov 14, 2026: 400 m 44.73 (#226 all-time), 100 m 10.20, 1991 season best 3:05.53 (Mar 8, 1991, Palacio de los Deportes, Sevilla (ESP) (i)) · Last competition: IAAF World Indoor Championships, Mar 8, 1991, 3:05.53 · Olympic Games: 1 gold · 70 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)
Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 1 | – | – | 1 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 4x400Metre Indoor | 3:05.53 | – | Mar 8, 1991 | IAAF World Indoor Championships |
| 1988 | 400m | 44.92 | – | Jul 17, 1988 | Indianapolis, IN (USA) |
| 1988 | 400m-short-track | 46.05 | – | Feb 14, 1988 | – |
| 1988 | 400m-short-track Indoor | 46.05 | – | Feb 14, 1988 | Gainesville, FL (USA) (i) |
| 1987 | 200m | 20.78 | +4.9 | Apr 26, 1987 | Walnut, CA (USA) |
| 1987 | 400m | 45.66 | – | May 22, 1987 | Knoxville, TN (USA) |
| 1986 | 200m | 20.88 | -2.5 | Apr 19, 1986 | Auburn, AL (USA) |
| 1985 | 400m | 45.04 | – | Aug 23, 1985 | Olympiastadion, Berlin (GER) |