Omar McLeod

Omar McLeod
McLeod at the 2016 IAAF World Indoor Championships
Personal information
Born (1994-04-25) 25 April 1994 (age 30)
Clarendon, Jamaica
Sport
SportTrack
Event(s)Hurdles and sprints
College teamArkansas Razorbacks
TeamPUMA[1][2]
Turned pro2015[1][2]
Achievements and titles
Personal bests
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing  Jamaica
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2016 Rio de Janeiro 110 m hurdles
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2017 London 110 m hurdles
World Indoor Championships
Gold medal – first place 2016 Portland 60 m hurdles
CACAC Junior Championships (U20)
Gold medal – first place 2012 San Salvador 4×400 m relay
CARIFTA Games (U20)
Gold medal – first place 2013 Kingston 400 m hurdles
Gold medal – first place 2012 Hamilton 400 m hurdles
Gold medal – first place 2011 Montego Bay 400 m hurdles
Silver medal – second place 2013 Kingston 110 m hurdles
Silver medal – second place 2011 Montego Bay 4×400 m relay
Bronze medal – third place 2012 Hamilton 4×400 m relay
Bronze medal – third place 2011 Montego Bay 110 m hurdles

Omar McLeod (born 25 April 1994) is a Jamaican professional hurdler and sprinter competing in the 60 m hurdles and 110 m hurdles. In the latter event, he is the 2016 Olympic champion and 2017 World champion. He was NCAA indoor champion in the 60 m hurdles in 2014 and 2015 and outdoor champion in the 110 m hurdles in 2015; he turned professional after the 2015 collegiate season, forgoing his two remaining years of collegiate eligibility. His personal best in the 110 m hurdles (12.90 seconds) ranks him equal 7th on the world all-time list.

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  2. ^ a b Paul A. Reid (26 June 2015). "Omar McLeod to go pro later this month". jamaicaobserver.com. The Jamaica Observer. Retrieved 5 April 2019.
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  5. ^ Phil Minshull (24 April 2016). "Hurdler McLeod makes history as a barrier breaker after 9.99 100m win". iaaf.org. IAAF. Retrieved 5 April 2019.
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