Clement, Carron

Kerron Stephon Clement ( born Kerron Stephon Clement , born October 31, 1985 in Port of Spain , Trinidad and Tobago ) is an American athlete who runs 400 meters and 400 meters hurdles. Two-time Olympic champion, 4-time world champion. Former world record holder at a distance of 400 meters indoors.

Kerron Clement
Clement at the 2016 Olympics
general information
Full name	Kerron Stefon Clement
Original name	Kerron Stephon Clement
Date and place of birth
Citizenship
Height	188 cm
The weight	84 kg
Club
IAAF
International medals
Olympic Games Silver Beijing 2008 400 m s / b Gold Beijing 2008 relay race 4x400 m Gold Rio de Janeiro 2016 400 m s / b World Championships Gold Osaka 2007 400 m s / b Gold Osaka 2007 relay race 4x400 m Gold Berlin 2009 400 m s / b Gold Berlin 2009 relay race 4x400 m Bronze London 2017 400 m s / b Pan American Games Bronze Toronto 2015 relay race 4 × 400 m

Born in the city of Port of Spain , Trinidad and Tobago . In 1998, he moved with his family to Texas , USA . In June 2004, received American citizenship. From 2003 to 2007 he studied at the University of Florida . At the 2004 World Junior Championships, he won 2 gold medals; became the champion in the 400 meters hurdles , and also with the new world record he became the world champion in the 4x400 meters relay . At the 2005 National Student Association Championships in the 400-meter race, he set a world record of 44.57, surpassing the achievement of the legendary Michael Johnson . In 2005 and 2006, he became the champion of the United States in running 400 meters s / b. In 2007, he took 2nd place in the 400m race at the DN Galan international competitions in Stockholm , setting a personal record of 44.48.

Failed at the 2011 World Cup . In the 400 meters hurdles, I was able to reach the semifinals, in which I took last place with a score of 52.11.