| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | LaRon Bennett Jr. |
| Born | November 25, 1982 |
| Sport | |
| Country |  United States |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | Sprinting / Hurdling |
LaRon Bennett (born November 25, 1982) is an American former athlete who competed in sprints and hurdles.[1][2]
A native of Brunswick, Georgia, Bennett attended Glynn Academy and the University of Georgia. He was a captain and three-time All-American on the University of Georgia's track team. His specialist event was the 400 meters hurdles.[3]
Bennett won gold in the 400 meters hurdles at the 2007 NACAC Championships and bronze at the 2007 Pan American Games, where he was also a member of the silver medal-winning 4 x 400 meters relay team.[4]
In 2008, Bennett qualified to compete in hurdles at the IAAF World Athletics Final in Stuttgart.[5]
Bennett finished sixth in the 400 meters hurdles at the 2010 USA Track and Field Championships.[6]
References[edit]
- ^ "One Last Hurdle to Clear for Drake Track Coach LaRon Bennett Jr.'s Dream to Come True". WOI-DT. June 17, 2016.
- ^ "Bennett Qualifies". The Atlanta Constitution. May 8, 2005.
- ^ "Catching Up With Professional Hurdler & Former Bulldog LaRon Bennett". University of Georgia Athletics. July 3, 2012.
- ^ "Cuban athletes shine as Sanchez fluffs lines". Reuters. 28 July 2007.
- ^ "IAAF-World Final Results Results". ESPN.com. September 13, 2008.
- ^ "LaRon Bennett". Glynn County Sports Hall of Fame.