Donald Mark Witherspoon (born September 3, 1963, in Chicago) is an American former sprinter. He joined his high school track team after having success as a cornerback on the football team. In college, he was primarily a 200 m and 400 m runner. He recorded an impressive 19.3 200 m split on a and a 43.9 440 yd leg on a 4x440 yd while in college. As a professional, he competed in the 1992 Summer Olympics, where he tore his achilles tendon after starting at the 100 m semifinals.
International competitions Representing the 1987World Indoor ChampionshipsIndianapolis, United States2nd60 m6.54World ChampionshipsRome, Italy35th (h)100 m10.651990Goodwill GamesSeattle, United States3rd100 m10.171992Olympic GamesBarcelona, Spain4th (qf)100 m10.1911994World CupLondon, United Kingdom3rd4 × 100 m relay39.33 1Did not finish in the semifinals
Personal bests Outdoor 100 meters – 10.04 (+1.8 m/s, San José 1987) 200 meters – 20.12 (+1.0 m/s, Houston 1989)
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