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Vernon Norwood is an American track and field athlete who specializes in the 400 meters. He is a four-time NCAA champion, a two-time World champion, and a two-time Olympic medalist in the 4x400 relay.
Vernon Norwood is a US sprinter who won two Olympic and four World titles in the 400m and relay events. See his personal bests, season's bests, awards and more on World Athletics website.
Aug 11, 2024 · Vernon Norwood, a former LSU track star, won his second career Olympic gold medal in Paris as part of the U.S. men’s 4x400-meter relay team. He also set an Olympic record and tied the most golds in LSU track and field history.
Anchored the Tigers to a pair of NCAA titles in the 4×400-meter relay during his career with wins indoors in 2014 and outdoors in 2015. Ended his career as the No. 2-ranked 400-meter runner in school history during both seasons with an indoor PR of 45.31 and outdoor PR of 44.44.
Aug 10, 2024 · Vernon Norwood, a former LSU track & field star, helped Team USA set an Olympic record of 2:54.43 to win the men's 4x400 final in Paris. He also won gold in the mixed 4x400 and tied Mondo Duplantis for the most gold medals in LSU history.
Aug 2, 2024 · The Team USA mixed 4×400-meter relay team consisting of Vernon Norwood became the first team in world history to ever go sub 3:08 in the event.
Nov 19, 2019 · Vernon Norwood is a 400m runner who grew up in a rough neighbourhood of New Orleans and turned his life around with the help of track and field. Read his story of overcoming hardship, finding his passion and making it to the top level of the sport.
