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(Redirected from Albert Lawrence (athlete)) Jamaican sprinter (born 1961) This article is about the Jamaican sprinter. For the Australian long-distance runner, see Al Lawrence (distance runner).

Al Lawrence
Personal information
Full nameAlbert Lawrence
Born26 April 1961 (1961-04-26) (age 63)
Jamaica
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing  Jamaica
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1984 Los Angeles 4×100m relay
CARIFTA Games Junior (U20)
Gold medal – first place 1979 Kingston 4×100m relay

Albert "Al" Lawrence (born 26 April 1961) is a Jamaican former track and field athlete. He won a silver medal in the 1984 Olympic 4 × 100 m with the Jamaican team that consisted of Greg Meghoo, Don Quarrie and Ray Stewart.

Competing as a foreign guest, Lawrence won the 1985 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships while being sponsored by Bud Light.

References

  1. "TRACK USA-Mobil Championships at New York". The Boston Globe. 23 February 1985. p. 34. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
USA Indoor Track and Field Championships winners in men's 60-meter dash (60 yards, 55 m)
1906–1979
Amateur Athletic Union
1980–1992
The Athletics Congress
1993–present
USA Track & Field
Held over 60 yards from 1906 to 1986, with the exception of 1933–39 (60 meters). Held over 55 meters from 1987–90. 75-yard winners (1906-15) are listed separately.


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