LaShawn Merritt

Track and Field Alumni and Trainees

  • Hometown: Portsmouth, Virginia
  • Languages Spoken: English

LaShawn Merritt is an American track and field sprinter, specializing in the 400m. He is an Olympic medalist and holds the Olympic record in team relay 4x400m. Merritt also holds two junior world records in both 4x100m and 4x400m. He won both 400m and 4x400m during the 2009 World Championships in Athletics. LaShawn Merritt is currently sixth fastest overall in men's 400m with a personal best of 43.65 seconds.