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American sprinter (born 1996)

Destiny Smith-Barnett
Personal information
Born (1996-07-26) July 26, 1996 (age 28)
Oakland, California, USA
Education
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)60 metres
100 metres
College teamUNLV Rebels
ClubDouble Pillar Athletics
Achievements and titles
National finals
Personal bests
  • 60m: 7.11 (2022, 2023)
  • 100m: 11.06 (+2.0) (2022)
Medal record
Women's athletics
Representing  Liberia
African Games
Silver medal – second place 2023 Accra 4 × 100 m relay
African Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2024 Douala 4×100 m relay
Updated on 1 January 2024

Destiny Smith-Barnett (born 26 July 1996) is a Liberian-American sprinter specializing in the 60 metres and 100 metres. She was the bronze medalist at the 2023 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships in the 60m.

Early life and education

Smith-Barnett was born June 26, 1996 in Oakland, California to Adrienne Smith and Davin Barnett, Sr. and has three siblings: Davin Jr., Daysha and Derion. She attended Skyline High School, where she competed in the 100 and 200 meter dashes. In 2014, she finished second at the CIF California State Meet in the 100 m. While in high school, she was named to the Oakland Athletic League First Team and was selected as the league's most valuable player. She also broke the school's 100m record.

Smith-Barnett then attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where she studied kinesiology.

Collegiate career

From 2015 to 2019, Smith-Barnett attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and competed as a member of the UNLV Rebels track and field team. As a sophomore, she suffered from a back injury, causing her to miss the outdoor season. She made one NCAA national final, finishing fourth in the 60m at the 2019 NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships.

Professional career

At the 2020 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships, Smith-Barnett finished 5th in the 60m, with a time of 7.21 seconds. She did not compete in the 2020 outdoor season.

The following year, Smith-Barnett competed in the 100m at the United States Olympic trials. In her preliminary heat, she was disqualified for a false start and was not selected for the U.S. Olympic team.

At the 2022 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships, Smith-Barntt finished fourth in the 60m with a new personal best of 7.11 seconds.

At the USA Indoor Track and Field Championships the following year, Smith-Barnett equalled her best time, this time placing third and earning her first senior national medal.

In March 2024 at the African Games, Smith-Barnett won a silver medal in the 4 × 100 m relay representing Liberia, she set a new personal best over 100m on the 9 June 2024, running 10.99 at the Last Chance Sprint Series.

Statistics

Personal bests

Event Mark Place Competition Venue Date Ref
60 metres 7.11 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) USA Indoor Track and Field Championships Spokane, Washington 27 February 2022
100 metres 10.99 (+0.6 m/s) 1st Last Chance Sprint Series Sherman Oaks, California 8 June 2024

References

  1. ^ Destiny Smith-Barnett at Tilastopaja (registration required)
  2. ^ "Destiny Smith-Barnett – Women's Track & Field". University of Nevada Las Vegas Athletics. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
  3. Stephens, Mitch (6 June 2014). "Skyline senior close on heels of state's top sprinter". SF Gate. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
  4. Gotz, Ben (12 March 2017). "Destiny Smith-Barnett makes dent in UNLV record book". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
  5. "Smith-Barnett Finishes Fourth In 60m Final". UNLV Rebels. 9 March 2019. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
  6. "Rebel Alum Competes At USTAF Indoors". UNLV Rebels. 16 February 2020. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
  7. "2021 Trials Results". USATF. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
  8. ^ "Hobbs' American Record* Highlights Final Day at USATF Indoor Championships". USATF. 19 February 2023. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
  9. "African Games | Results | World Athletics". worldathletics.org. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
  10. "Destiny SMITH-BARNETT - Athlete Profile". World Athletics. Retrieved 9 June 2024.

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