Remontay McClain (born September 21, 1992) is an American sprinter who specializes in the 100 and 200 metres dash. While attending Covina High School, McClain ran the second-fastest 100 metres by a high school athlete in 2010, behind only Oliver Bradwell.[1]
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| Nationality | American | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | September 21, 1992 Victorville, California | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 193 lb (88 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Running | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | 100 metres, 200 metres | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Achievements and titles | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Personal best(s) | 60 m: 6.64 s (Azusa 2012) 100 m: 10.07 s (Eugene 2015) 200 m: 20.33 s (Chula Vista 2012) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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A native of Victorville, California, McClain moved to Covina, California when he was 13.[2] In his junior year at Covina High School, McClain won both the 100 m and 200 m California state championship.[3] He was named a 2010 and 2011 All-USA track and field selection by USA Today.[4][5] In his senior year, McClain repeated as 100 m and 200 m state champion, by setting Division 3 meet records in both events.[6] He became only the third athlete in the 93 competitions of the CIF State Track and Field Championship meet to win back-to-back titles in the 100 and 200 meters, following Charlie Paddock (1917, 1918) and Randall Carroll (2008, 2009).[7]
Also an American football player, McClain was listed as one of the best wide receivers in Southern California[8] before Covina was knocked out of the CIF playoffs by Whittier Christian High School[9] his senior season. He committed to Azusa Pacific University on November 10, 2010.[10]
2010
editIn June, McClain finished 9th in 21.89 in 200 meter prelims and 9th in 10.56 in 100 meter prelims at USATF Junior Outdoor Championships hosted at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa.[11][12]
2011
editIn June, McClain finished 5th in 10.33 in 100 meter prelims at USATF Junior Outdoor Championships hosted at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon.[13]
2013
editIn June, McClain finished 10th in 20.90 in 200 meter at USATF Outdoor Championships hosted at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa.[14]
2014
editIn June, McClain finished 9th in 20.49 in 200 meter and qualified for the 100 meter semifinal in 10.30 at USATF Outdoor Championships hosted at Hornet Stadium in Sacramento, California.[15]
2015
editIn June, McClain finished 5th in 10.07 in 100 meter at USATF Outdoor Championships hosted at Hayward Field, Eugene, Oregon.[16]
On August 8, McClain won the 100 metre NACAC 2015 Senior Championships hosted at Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, San Jose, Costa Rica.[17]
Personal bests
edit| Event | Time (seconds) | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 meters | 6.64 | Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, California | February 11, 2012 |
| 100 meters | 10.07 | Eugene, OR | June 28, 2015 |
| 200 meters | 20.12 | Cerritos College, Cerritos, CA | June 6, 2015 |
Track records
editAs of 6 September 2024, McClain holds the following track records for 100 metres and 200 metres.
100 metres
edit| Location | Time | Windspeed m/s |
Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerritos, California | 10.08 | + 0.9 | 06/06/2015 |
| Redlands | 10.04 | + 5.0 | 18/05/2017 |
| San Jose | 10.09 | – 0.1 | 08/08/2015 |
200 metres
edit| Location | Time | Windspeed m/s |
Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chula Vista, CA | 20.33 | + 2.4 | 09/06/2012 |
References
edit- ^ "Top prep boys' track and field performers". USA Today. July 14, 2010.
- ^ Sondheimer, Eric (April 7, 2011). "Covina High's Remontay McClain aims to retain title of California's fastest teen at Arcadia Invitational". Los Angeles Times.
- ^ "Track and field: Farmer's chances at a state title fade". Los Angeles Times. June 5, 2010.
- ^ "All-USA high school track and field teams". USA Today. July 22, 2010.
- ^ "All-USA high school track and field teams". USA Today. August 11, 2011.
- ^ "TRACK AND FIELD FINALS: Covina's McClain sprints to pair of records - SGVTribune.com". Archived from the original on 2012-03-24. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
- ^ "Covina's McClain repeats at state - SGVTribune.com". Archived from the original on 2011-06-18. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
- ^ "Receivers to watch in 2010". Los Angeles Times. August 27, 2010.
- ^ Peterson, T. "Heralds are Semi Tough". Mid Valley Sports.
- ^ Robledo, Fred J. "A signature moment: Area athletes make college choices official". Whittier Daily News.
- ^ "USATF - Events - 2010 USA Junior Outdoor Track & Field Championships".
- ^ "USATF - Events - 2010 USA Junior Outdoor Track & Field Championships".
- ^ "USATF - Events - 2011 USA Masters Outdoor Track & Field Championships".
- ^ "USA Track & Field - Results - Full". Usatf.org. Retrieved 2018-05-05.
- ^ "Meet results". www.usatf.org.
- ^ "USA Track & Field - Results - FULL". Usatf.org. Retrieved 2018-05-05.
- ^ "Statistics". www.tiempodellegada.com.
- ^ "Meet Results".
External links
edit- Remontay McClain at World Athletics
- DyeStat profile for Remontay McClain
- Azusa Pacific Cougars bio
- Fastest teenager in California on YouTube feature by Los Angeles Times