Eswort Lorenzo Brian Coombs (born 28 November 1972) is a retired track and field sprinter from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines who specialized in the 400 metres.
In addition to 400 m he holds the national record in 4 x 400 metres relay with 3:06.52 minutes, achieved with teammates Thomas Dickson, Eversley Linley, Erasto Sampson during the heats at the 1996 Summer Olympics.
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | ||||
| 1994 | Commonwealth Games | Victoria, Canada | 6th | 400 m |
| 1995 | Pan American Games | Mar del Plata, Argentina | 3rd | 400 m |
| Universiade | Fukuoka, Japan | 1st | 400 m | |
| Central American and Caribbean Championships | Guatemala City, Guatemala | 1st | 400 m | |
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