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Ronetta Smith

1980 - today

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Her biography is available in 15 different languages on Wikipedia. Ronetta Smith is the 6,271st most popular athlete, the 172nd most popular biography from Jamaica and the 72nd most popular Jamaican Athlete.

Ronetta Smith is most famous for her gold medal win in the 200 meters at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, representing Jamaica as a standout sprinter. Surprisingly, she began her professional athletic career at age 25 after working as a teacher, defying typical early-start norms in track and field. Her lasting impact includes mentoring young Jamaican athletes and advocating for women's sports, inspiring greater participation and equality in the region.

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Among Athletes

Among athletes, Ronetta Smith ranks 6,271 out of 6,025Before her are Kim Ye-ji, Rosario Luchetti, Monique Henderson, Jamie Anderson, Maartje Paumen, and Bram Som. After her are Mathieu Lemoine, Linn Persson, Norbert Hosnyánszky, Mikk Pahapill, Miho Nonaka, and Inge Janssen.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1980, Ronetta Smith ranks 1,445Before her are Ryan Donowho, Hank Green, Matt Holliday, Lindsey Berg, Troy Murphy, and Bram Som. After her are Yohei Nishibe, Natalia Ponce de León, Lena Hall, Bronwyn Eagles, Arne Dankers, and Colt Cabana.

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In Jamaica

Among people born in Jamaica, Ronetta Smith ranks 172 out of NaNBefore her are Juliet Campbell (1970), Simone Facey (1985), Nadia Davy (1980), Rojé Stona (1999), Lisa Hanna (1975), and Shereefa Lloyd (1982). After her are Linval Dixon (1971), Asuka Cambridge (1993), Peter Cargill (1964), Shamar Nicholson (1997), Shericka Williams (1985), and Jerome Young (1976).

Among Athletes In Jamaica

Among athletes born in Jamaica, Ronetta Smith ranks 72Before her are Delloreen Ennis-London (1975), Juliet Campbell (1970), Simone Facey (1985), Nadia Davy (1980), Rojé Stona (1999), and Shereefa Lloyd (1982). After her are Asuka Cambridge (1993), Shericka Williams (1985), Jerome Young (1976), Warren Weir (1989), Dwight Thomas (1980), and Rosemarie Whyte (1986).

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