Adrian Durant

Adrian Durant (born October 16, 1984) is a sprinter from the United States Virgin Islands who specializes in the 100 and 200 meters.

He has competed in 60, 100 and 200 meters at the 2008 World Indoor Championships, the 2003 World Championships, the 2004 Olympic Games and the 2008 World Indoor Championships.[1]

He has 10.25 seconds in the 100 meters, achieved in May 2009 in Millersville; 20.83 seconds in the 200 meters, achieved in July 2003 in Bridgetown; and 6.72 seconds in the 60 metres, achieved in February 2008 in New York City.[1]

Durant coached the U.S. Virgin Islands track and field team at the 2016 Olympic Games.[2] He has also served on the coaching staff of the Florida A&M Rattlers and the Cornell Big Red.[3]

International competitions

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing the  United States Virgin Islands
2002 World Junior Championships Kingston, Jamaica 67th (h) 100m 11.30 (wind: +0.7 m/s)
Central American and Caribbean Games San Salvador, El Salvador 5th (h) 400m 49.04
2004 NACAC U-23 Championships Sherbrooke, Canada 5th (h)[4] 100m 10.53 (wind: 0.0 m/s)
5th 200m 21.16 (wind: +0.0 m/s)
2006 NACAC U-23 Championships Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic 16th (sf) 100m 10.91 (wind: +0.7 m/s)

References

  1. 1 2 Adrian Durant profile at IAAF
  2. Cuinn, Carrie (August 5, 2016). "As Summer Olympics begin, several Cornell and Ithaca College athletes hope for a strong showing". 14850.com. Retrieved August 10, 2016.
  3. "Durant Named Head Coach of Men's Track & Field and Cross Country". Cornell University. July 13, 2015. Retrieved August 10, 2016.
  4. Disqualified in the final


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