Percival Spencer (athlete)

Percival Spencer (born 24 February 1975) is a former Jamaican sprinter, who specialised in the 100 and 200 meters. He was the 1997 Jamaica National Champion in the 100 m.

Percival Spencer
Personal information
Nationality Jamaica
Born (1975-02-24) 24 February 1975 (age 49)
Sport
SportRunning
Event(s)100 metres, 200 metres
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)100 m: 9.98 s (Kingston 1997)
200 m: 20.44 s (Nassau 1999)

He spent his collegiate career at Texas Christian University. He won the 100 and 200 metres at the 1997 Western Athletic Conference track and field championships.[1]

Spencer participated in the 1996 Summer Olympics,[2] and 1997 World Championships in Athletics.

Personal best edit

Distance Time venue
100 m 9.98 s Kingston, Jamaica (20 June 1997)
200 m 20.44 s Nassau, The Bahamas (26 May 1999)

References edit

  1. ^ "TCU's Spencer wins 100, 200 at WAC championships". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. 24 May 1997.
  2. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Percival Spencer Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 18 July 2017.

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