About Travis Padgett
Born 1986. Travis Padgett is an American sprinter.
Travis Padgett (born December 13, 1986) is a track and field sprint athlete who competes internationally for the United States. He was an All-American and national champion sprinter at Clemson University.
He broke the NCAA collegiate record at the 2008 US Olympic Trials qualifiers; recording a time of 9.89 seconds. This brought him into the top twenty fastest athletes in the 100 meters event, and the top ten American athletes. In the final of the Olympic Trials, Padgett recorded a wind assisted time of 9.85 s but finished in fourth position. This meant he did not qualify for the Olympic event. Padgett represented the United States at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. He competed at the 4 × 100 metres relay together with Rodney Martin, Darvis Patton and Tyson Gay. In their qualification heat they did not finish due to a mistake in the baton exchange and they were eliminated.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Travis Padgett?
American sprinter
When was Travis Padgett born?
Travis Padgett was born on 13 December 1986 in Shelby.
What is Travis Padgett's occupation?
Travis Padgett is a sprinter.
What nationality is Travis Padgett?
Travis Padgett is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Travis Padgett. https://biography.guide/travis-padgett/
MLA: "Travis Padgett." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/travis-padgett/.
Chicago: "Travis Padgett." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/travis-padgett/.
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