Ramone McKenzie
Encyclopedia
Ramone McKenzie is a Jamaica
n sprinter who specialises in the 100
and 200 metres
. He turned professional on November 2, 2009, now being trained by American coach Lance Brauman.
He was part of the Jamaican team at the 2009 World Championships in Athletics
and participated in the 200 metres
, but did not make it into the quarterfinals.
Jamaica
Jamaica is an island nation of the Greater Antilles, in length, up to in width and 10,990 square kilometres in area. It is situated in the Caribbean Sea, about south of Cuba, and west of Hispaniola, the island harbouring the nation-states Haiti and the Dominican Republic...
n sprinter who specialises in the 100
100 metres
The 100 metres, or 100-metre dash, is a sprint race in track and field competitions. The shortest common outdoor running distance, it is one of the most popular and prestigious events in the sport of athletics. It has been contested at the Summer Olympics since 1896...
and 200 metres
200 metres
A 200 metres race is a sprint running event. On an outdoor 400 m track, the race begins on the curve and ends on the home straight, so a combination of techniques are needed to successfully run the race. A slightly shorter race, called the stadion and run on a straight track, was the first...
. He turned professional on November 2, 2009, now being trained by American coach Lance Brauman.
He was part of the Jamaican team at the 2009 World Championships in Athletics
Jamaica at the 2009 World Championships in Athletics
Jamaica competed at the 2009 World Championships in Athletics from 15–23 August. A team of 46 athletes was announced in preparation for the competition. Selected athletes achieved one of the competition's qualifying standards...
and participated in the 200 metres
2009 World Championships in Athletics – Men's 200 metres
The men's 200 metres at the 2009 World Championships in Athletics was held at the Olympic Stadium on August 18 and August 20.The race favourites were Tyson Gay and Usain Bolt. Gay entered the competition as the reigning world champion, championship record holder, and 200 m world leader with...
, but did not make it into the quarterfinals.
Personal best
| Distance | Time | venue |
|---|---|---|
| 100 m | 10.35 s | Kingston, Jamaica (7 February 2009) |
| 200 m | 20.56 s | Kingston, Jamaica (28 June 2009) |
| 400 m | 46.62 s | Kingston, Jamaica (14 March 2008) |