About Mark Smith
Born 1971. Mark Smith is a British athletics competitor.
Mark Richard Smith (born 1971) is a male former athlete who competed for Southend-on-Sea AC and Woodford Green & Essex Ladies clubs and achieved representative honours for England, and Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Athletics career
In 1990 Smith also won the UK AAA National Junior Championship U20 200m title in 20.85w (Championship Record).
Later in his career he moved up to the 400m and went on to represent England in the 4 x 100 metres relay heats 39.51 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhBWlvkzvj8) winning a bronze medal and also the 4 x 400 metres relay winning a gold medal, at the 1994 Commonwealth Games in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. He is credited with winning a gold medal and a bronze medal because he ran in the qualifying rounds that helped England qualify for the finals.
Personal Bests
His career personal bests include: 60m = 6.9sec; 100m = 10.4w; 200m = 20.85w (20.87); 300m = 33.7; 400m = 46.44 (a).
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Mark Smith?
British athletics competitor
When was Mark Smith born?
Mark Smith was born on 18 November 1971.
What is Mark Smith's occupation?
Mark Smith is an athletics competitor.
What nationality is Mark Smith?
Mark Smith is British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Mark Smith (sprinter)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mark Smith. https://biography.guide/mark-smith-athletics-competitor/
MLA: "Mark Smith." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mark-smith-athletics-competitor/.
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