Karl Smith (athlete)

Karl Smith (born 15 September 1959) is a Jamaican track and field athlete specializing in the hurdles.

In the hurdles, he finished behind medalists Danny Harris and Harald Schmid in the semi-final round, not qualifying for the final.

[1] The top Jamaican hurdler in his day, Smith is still ranked #19 all time.

[2] Smith has continued to run hurdles in Masters athletics, holding the world record in the 110 metres hurdles.

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