LaRon Bennett

LaRon Bennett

Personal information
Born	LaRon Bennett Jr. (1982-11-25) November 25, 1982 (age 42)
Sport
Country	United States
Sport	Athletics
Event	Sprinting / Hurdling
Medal record Pan American Games 2007 Rio de Janeiro 4x400 m 2007 Rio de Janeiro 400 m hurdles

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

1. "One Last Hurdle to Clear for Drake Track Coach LaRon Bennett Jr.'s Dream to Come True". WOI-DT . June 17, 2016.
2. "Bennett Qualifies". The Atlanta Constitution . May 8, 2005.
3. "Catching Up With Professional Hurdler & Former Bulldog LaRon Bennett". University of Georgia Athletics. July 3, 2012.
4. "Cuban athletes shine as Sanchez fluffs lines". Reuters . 28 July 2007.
5. "IAAF-World Final Results Results". ESPN.com . September 13, 2008.
6. "LaRon Bennett". Glynn County Sports Hall of Fame.

External links

• LaRon Bennett at World Athletics