Former Men’s Track And Field Standout Shawn Crawford To Represent Team USA At 2003 World Championships

March 3, 2003

BOSTON, MA – Former Clemson men’s track and field athlete Shawn Crawford will represent Team USA at the 2003 World Indoor Track and Field Championships. The meet is scheduled for Mar. 14-16 in Birmingham, England. Crawford finished second in the 200m with a time of 20.77 at the USATF Indoor Championships held this weekend, qualifying for the national team.

Crawford was the 2001 World Indoor Champion in the 200m, and was third in the event in 2000. During his collegiate career at Clemson, Crawford was the 1998 and 2000 NCAA Champion in the 200m indoor, and the 2000 NCAA Champion in the 200m outdoor. Crawford ranks among the Tigers’ all-time leaders, holding the second-fastest 200m time in Clemson history (20.09). The 1998 and 2000 ACC Outdoor Performer of the Year was also named to the ACC’s 50th Anniversary team. He won 11 ACC Championships during his career, and was named All-ACC 12 times.