About Karl Smith
Born 1959. Karl Smith is a Jamaican athletics competitor.
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.
Smith competed for the Texas Longhorns men's track and field team in the NCAA.
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.
International competitions
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Karl Smith?
Jamaican hurdler
When was Karl Smith born?
Karl Smith was born on 15 September 1959.
What is Karl Smith's occupation?
Karl Smith is an athletics competitor.
What nationality is Karl Smith?
Karl Smith is Jamaican.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Karl Smith (athlete)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Karl Smith. https://biography.guide/karl-smith/
MLA: "Karl Smith." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/karl-smith/.
Chicago: "Karl Smith." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/karl-smith/.
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