Michael Blackwood
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- This article is about the Jamaican athlete. For the English footballer see Michael Blackwood (footballer).
| Medal record | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Competitor for  Jamaica |
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| Men’s Athletics | |||
| Olympic Games | |||
| Bronze | 2000 Sydney | 4x400 m relay | |
| World Championships | |||
| Silver | 2003 Paris | 4x400 m relay | |
| World Indoor Championships | |||
| Silver | 2008 Valencia | 4x400 m relay | |
Michael Blackwood (born August 29, 1976) is a Jamaican athlete who specializes in 400 Metres, his personal best being 44.60 set in Madrid in 2002.
He has won several medals at minor international competitions, including:
[edit] Achievements
| Year | Tournament | Venue | Result | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Commonwealth Games | Manchester, England | 1st | |
| IAAF Grand Prix Final | Paris, France | 1st | ||
| IAAF World Cup | Madrid, Spain | 1st | 44.60, current PB | |
| 2003 | World Athletics Final | Monaco | 2nd | |
| 2004 | World Athletics Final | Monaco | 1st |
He has never won any major tournament, although he did come close in the 2003 World Championships in Paris Saint-Denis where he finished fourth. In the 400 Metres competition at the 2004 Olympic Games he finished eighth with 45.55. In the Helsinki 2005, he only reached the semi finals, finishing third in his heat.
Blackwood has, however, been part of many successful 4 x 400 relay teams. He won the bronze medal at the 2000 Olympics, the 2001 World Indoor Championships and the 2003 World Championships. The team did even better in the 2003 World Indoor Championships, winning a silver medal.
[edit] External links
- IAAF profile for Michael Blackwood
| Awards | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Christopher Williams |
Jamaica Sportsman of the Year 2002 |
Succeeded by James Beckford |
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