Destiny Smith-Barnett (born 26 July 1996) is a Liberian-American sprinter specializing in the 60 metres and 100 metres. She was the bronze medalist at the 2023 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships in the 60m.
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| Born | July 26, 1996 Oakland, California, USA | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Event(s) | 60 metres 100 metres | ||||||||||||||||||||
| College team | UNLV Rebels | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | Double Pillar Athletics[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Early life and education
editSmith-Barnett was born June 26, 1996 in Oakland, California to Adrienne Smith and Davin Barnett, Sr. and has three siblings: Davin Jr., Daysha and Derion. She attended Skyline High School, where she competed in the 100 and 200 meter dashes.[2][1] In 2014, she finished second at the CIF California State Meet in the 100 m.[2][3] While in high school, she was named to the Oakland Athletic League First Team and was selected as the league's most valuable player. She also broke the school's 100m record.[2]
Smith-Barnett then attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where she studied kinesiology.[2]
Collegiate career
editFrom 2015 to 2019, Smith-Barnett attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and competed as a member of the UNLV Rebels track and field team.[2] As a sophomore, she suffered from a back injury, causing her to miss the outdoor season.[4] She made one NCAA national final, finishing fourth in the 60m at the 2019 NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships.[2][5]
Professional career
editAt the 2020 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships, Smith-Barnett finished 5th in the 60m, with a time of 7.21 seconds.[6] She did not compete in the 2020 outdoor season.[1]
The following year, Smith-Barnett competed in the 100m at the United States Olympic trials. In her preliminary heat, she was disqualified for a false start and was not selected for the U.S. Olympic team.[7]
At the 2022 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships, Smith-Barntt finished fourth in the 60m with a new personal best of 7.11 seconds.[8]
At the USA Indoor Track and Field Championships the following year, Smith-Barnett equalled her best time, this time placing third and earning her first senior national medal.[8]
In March 2024 at the African Games, Smith-Barnett won a silver medal in the 4 × 100 m relay representing Liberia, [9] she set a new personal best over 100m on the 9 June 2024, running 10.99 at the Last Chance Sprint Series. [10]
Statistics
editPersonal bests
edit| Event | Mark | Place | Competition | Venue | Date | Ref |
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| 60 metres | 7.11 |  |
USA Indoor Track and Field Championships | Spokane, Washington | 27 February 2022 | [1] |
| 100 metres | 10.99 (+0.6 m/s) | 1st | Last Chance Sprint Series | Sherman Oaks, California | 8 June 2024 | [1] |
References
edit- ^ a b c d e Destiny Smith-Barnett at Tilastopaja (registration required)
- ^ a b c d e f "Destiny Smith-Barnett – Women's Track & Field". University of Nevada Las Vegas Athletics. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
- ^ Stephens, Mitch (6 June 2014). "Skyline senior close on heels of state's top sprinter". SF Gate. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
- ^ Gotz, Ben (12 March 2017). "Destiny Smith-Barnett makes dent in UNLV record book". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
- ^ "Smith-Barnett Finishes Fourth In 60m Final". UNLV Rebels. 9 March 2019. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
- ^ "Rebel Alum Competes At USTAF Indoors". UNLV Rebels. 16 February 2020. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
- ^ "2021 Trials Results". USATF. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
- ^ a b "Hobbs' American Record* Highlights Final Day at USATF Indoor Championships". USATF. 19 February 2023. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
- ^ "African Games | Results | World Athletics". worldathletics.org. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
- ^ "Destiny SMITH-BARNETT - Athlete Profile". World Athletics. Retrieved 9 June 2024.