Samantha Davies (sprinter)
British sprinter
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Samantha Dawn Davies (born 20 September 1979) is a British sprinter who at the 2000 Summer Olympics.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Born | 20 September 1979 Liverpool, England |
| Height | 157 cm (5 ft 2 in) |
| Weight | 52 kg (115 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Sprinting |
| Club | Birchfield Harriers |
Biography
Davies finished third behind Marcia Richardson in the 100 metres event and second behind at Sarah Wilhelmy in the 200 metres event the 2000 AAA Championships, which qualified her to compete at the Olympic Games.[2][3][4]
At the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Davies represented Great Britain in the women's 200 metres event and the 4 x 100 metres relay.[5]
Davies met baseball player Royce Clayton in 2000. They married the next year.[6] Clayton credited Davies with teaching him to keep his legs in condition with the longevity of his baseball career; he ran 200-metre (660 ft) sprints during the offseason to maintain his speed.[7] They have two daughters and two sons, including triplets.[8]
Davies is a sprinting coach at Pepperdine University.[9]
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Great Britain | |||||
| 1998 | World Junior Championships | Annecy, France | 4th | 4 × 100 m | 44.65 |
| 2000 | Olympic Games | Sydney, Australia | 21st (qf) | 200 m | 23.20 |
| 9th (sf) | 4 × 100 m | 43.19 | |||
| (#) Indicats overall position in quarterfinals (qf) or semifinals (sf) | |||||
