Jessica Smith (athlete)

Jessica Lorene Smith (born October 11, 1989 in Vancouver, British Columbia) is a Canadian track and field athlete who specialises in the 800 metres.[1] She competed in the 800m event at the 2012 Summer Olympics, but was eliminated at the semi-final stage.[2] Smith also participated in the 800m event at the 2015 Pan American Games where she finished in 5th place.

Jessica Smith (left) competing at the 2014 Commonwealth Games

Achievements
  • 1st, Vancouver Sun Harry Jerome Track Classic, Burnaby, Canada (Olympic 'A' Standard).
  • Personal Best: 1:59:86; Burnaby, CAN 10/06/2012

References
  1. Jessica Smith at World Athletics
  2. Kelsall, Christopher (19 July 2012). "Jessica Smith – Interview". athleticsillustrated.com. Retrieved 28 July 2012.


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