Remontay McClain
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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 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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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]
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
[edit]In 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
[edit]In 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
[edit]In June, McClain finished 10th in 20.90 in 200 meter at USATF Outdoor Championships hosted at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa.[14]
2014
[edit]In 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
[edit]In 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
[edit]As 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
