About Leigh Smith
Born 1981. Leigh Smith is an American athletics competitor.
Leigh Smith (born August 28, 1981) is an American athlete who qualified for the 2008 Olympics in javelin throw. He was one of only two Americans to meet the Olympic A standard for the 2008 Summer Olympics. He threw a personal best 83.74 m (274.7 feet) at Athens, Georgia on May 9, 2008. Smith was a three-time All-American at the University of Tennessee.
Achievements
Seasonal bests by year 2004 – 81.67 2005 – 79.37 2006 – 82.33 2007 – 77.24 2008 – 83.74
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Important facts
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Contemporaries
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Leigh Smith?
athletics competitor
When was Leigh Smith born?
Leigh Smith was born on 28 August 1981.
What is Leigh Smith's occupation?
Leigh Smith is an athletics competitor.
What nationality is Leigh Smith?
Leigh Smith is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Leigh Smith (javelin thrower)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Leigh Smith. https://biography.guide/leigh-smith/
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