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Meet LaShawn Merritt
Meet LaShawn Merritt
Focused, determined, humble: Just a few sides of Virginia's finest.

2008 U.S. Olympic Trials
2008 U.S. Olympic Trials
LaShawn defeated rival Jeremy Wariner to win the 400 meters in Eugene, Oregon.

News

07/15/2009 - 18:30
What LaShawn's Learned
by Paul Kingston
In a recent article on Dyestat.com, the world's best 400m runner was asked to reflect on his career so far, and what he's learned to date. The answers were illuminating.
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07/14/2009 - 12:28
A Rematch Delayed
by Matt Martino
The world will have to wait a little longer to see LaShawn Merritt face off against his top rival, Jeremy Wariner.
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07/08/2009 - 16:28
Speed Work at 200m
by Matt Martino
In the first recent race featuring superstars LaShawn Merritt and Usain Bolt, LaShawn showed that he is a growing force to be reckoned with even at shorter distances -- a bad sign for rivals in his
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07/06/2009 - 22:50
LaShawn Nominated for ESPY
by Paul Kingston
LaShawn Merritt, two-time Olympic gold medalist in 2008, has been named as a nominee for the 2009 ESPY Awards. As detailed by the USOC web site:
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06/30/2009 - 22:57
Unbeaten, Bound for Berlin
by Matt Martino
For his birthday, LaShawn Merritt gave himself a gift that will keep giving: a trip to the world track and field championships in Berlin.
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06/12/2009 - 16:47
LaShawn Storms to Toronto Triumph
by Matt Martino
The conditions were less than ideal on a rainy Thursday in Toronto at the Festival of Excellence, but a slick track couldn’t slow down LaShawn Merritt in the 400m.
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06/08/2009 - 17:52
A Blazing Victory at 300 Meters
by Matt Martino
Coming into Sunday's Prefontaine Classic, LaShawn Merritt, the reigning 400m gold medalist, decided to drop in distance.
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06/01/2009 - 19:08
Merritt Wins, Ready for Bolt
by Matt Martino
LaShawn continued his 400m winning streak at the Reebok Grand Prix on Saturday in New York City.
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05/20/2009 - 18:00
LaShawn Runs Year's Best 200m
by Matt Martino
This past Saturday, LaShawn Merritt put the world on notice: He's not just here to run the 400m.
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05/16/2009 - 00:34
LaShawn Merritt to Run 200m
by Matt Martino
LaShawn is among the marquee names slated to compete Saturday at the 2009 Adidas Track Classic at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California.
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