Courtney Wayment
American athlete (born 1998)
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Courtney Wayment-Smith (née Wayment; born August 4, 1998) is an American track and field athlete. Originally from Layton, Utah, Wayment first represented On Running and competed for Team USA in the 3000 m steeplechase at the 2024 Summer Olympics, finishing 12th with a time of 9:13.6.[1] On January 1, 2026, Wayment moved from On Running to Nike.
![]() Wayment in 2023 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Courtney Wayment-Smith |
| Nationality | |
| Born | August 4, 1998 |
| Home town | Layton, Utah, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (171 cm) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track and field |
Event(s) | 3000 m steeplechase, Mile |
| College team | BYU Cougars |
| Club | On Running |
| Turned pro | 2022 |
| Coached by | Diljeet Taylor (2016–present) |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal bests | |
Prior to going pro, Wayment competed for the BYU Cougars. There she won four NCAA Division I championships and was an eight-time All-American.[2] In high school, Wayment was Gatorade Player of the Year and a three-time UHSAA state champion.[3][4][5][6]
Wayment is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.[7] She is married to Tanner Smith and competes under her maiden name Courtney Wayment.[8]
