Jon Drummond

Olympic track gold-medalist[13]

What is Jon Drummond known for?

Jon Drummond is a celebrated American sprinter, notably known as an Olympic gold medalist. Born on September 9, 1968, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Drummond rose to prominence for his extraordinary starting speed, earning him recognition among the world's top starters in track and field events.

His illustrious career is filled with numerous remarkable achievements. At the 2000 Sydney Summer Olympics, Drummond won a gold medal in the 4 × 100 m relay event. His impressive accolades extend to the World Championships where he was an integral part of the American relay team that clinched the gold medal in 1993 and 1999, equalling the world record of 37.40 seconds in the former.

Drummond's compelling performances in the sprints earned him the title in the 200 m event at the 1991 World University Games. In the 1996 Summer Olympics held in Atlanta, he was a key part of the American 4 × 100 m relay team that won the silver medal, also reaching the semi-finals of the 100 m sprint.

Known for his flamboyant showmanship, he was an influential figure in the HSI enclave, training alongside renowned athletes like Maurice Greene and Ato Boldon. Despite suffering from spinal meningitis in 1999, Drummond made an admirable recovery to shine once again in the World Championships that year.

Post-retirement, Drummond continued to contribute to the field of athletics. At the 2012 London Olympics, he assumed the role of the relay coach for the U.S. Track Team, further underlining his passion and dedication for the sport.