Draft:Jaden Smith (sprinter)

Jaden Smith
Personal information
NationalityBritish
Born (2004-12-08) 8 December 2004 (age 19)
Sport
SportAthletics
EventSprint
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)200m: 20.63 (Clovis, 2024)
400m: 45.40 (Clovis, 2024)

Jaden Smith (born 8 December 2004) is a British sprinter.[1]

Early and personal life

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He is the son of Darrell Smith and Tasha Danvers. He has two sisters. He grew up in Los Angeles, and also lived in the UK as a child. He attended St John Bosco High School and San José State University.[2][3][4]

Career

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Competing at the 2024 British Athletics Championships in Manchester he qualified for the final of the 400 metres, and placed fourth overall.[5] In November 2024, he was named by British Athletics on the Olympic Futures Programme for 2025.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Jaden Smith". World Athletics. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
  2. ^ Broadbent, Rick (24 May 2010). "Natasha Danvers looking to make a golden gain at London Olympics". The Times. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
  3. ^ "Jaden Smith". sjsuspartans.com. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
  4. ^ "Tasha Danvers on motherhood, sacrifice and feeling suicidal". BBC Sport. 19 September 2013. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
  5. ^ Henderson, Jason (June 30, 2024). "High drama for Paris contenders at thrilling Olympic trials". Athletics Weekly. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
  6. ^ "2024-25 OLYMPIC FUTURES PROGRAMME ATHLETES ANNOUNCED". British Athletics. 11 November 2024. Retrieved 11 November 2024.