1998 Men's Track and Field Roster
Biography
Career Best (Outdoor):
200m - 21.19
400m - 45.16
Career Best (Indoor):
200m - 21.42
400m - 46.42
Miles Smith In The News:
Improved by
Miles
By Marty Mishow - Southeast Missourian
SEMO Star Shoots For Slot on U.S. Team
By Thabo Mkhizie - St. Louis Post Dispatch
Talented sprinter who has turned into a world class
performer in the 400-m. Placed 5th at the NCAA Division I finals with a
Southeast record time of 45.16. Qualified for the USA Track & Field
Championships, June 23-26 in Carson, California. Hopes to qualify for the World
Championships in Helsinki, Finland.
2005 Outdoor: Won All-American honors by placing fifth at the NCAA finals
in the 400m in a time of 45.16 which set a new school record and was 14th best
in the world this season. Won the 400m at the OVC championships, 2nd in the 200m
at the OVC outdoor and anchored the winning 4x400m relay team. Was also a
national qualifier in the 400m and on the relay team.
2005 Indoor: Named the OVC Indoor Track Athlete of the Year. Won
the OVC indoor 400m in a time of 48.47, took 2nd in the 200m with a time of
22.04 and anchored the winning 4x400m relay team. Qualified for the NCAA finals
in the 400m and placed 11th.
2004 Outdoor: OVC Champion in the 400m and placed second in the 200m. Also ran on the 4x100m relay that placed 2nd and 4x400m relay that placed 1st at Outdoor OVC. Ran on the 4x100m relay that placed 3rd at the Drake Relays. Regional Qualifier in the 400m, 200m and the 4x400m relay.
2004 Indoor: Placed 2nd in the 400m, 6th in the 200m and ran on the 2nd place 4x400m relay at
OVC Indoor Championships.
Prep: Ran a leg on the Riverview Gardens state championship 4x200m relay
team and ran on the third place 4x400m relay team. Placed 4th in the 400m.
Placed 10th in the 400m at the Junior Olympic Nationals.
Personal: Born September 24, 1984. Son of Millard and Janice Smith. Majoring in mass communications.
