Donald Scott (triple jumper)

Donald Scott
	Donald Scott at the 2018 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships
Personal information
Nationality	American
Born	February 23, 1992 (age 29); Apopka, Florida
Height	1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
Sport
Sport	Track and field
Event(s)	Triple jump
College team	Eastern Michigan University
Turned pro	2015
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)	Outdoor Triple jump –; 17.43 m (57 ft 2 in); (Wind: -0.5 m/s) (2019); Long jump –; 7.58 m (24 ft 10+1⁄4 in); (Wind: +1.0 m/s) (2015); Indoor Triple jump –; 17.06 m (55 ft 11+1⁄2 in); (2018); Long jump –; 7.57 m (24 ft 10 in); (2015); All information from IAAF;
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing the United States
World Championships

Donald Scott (born February 23, 1992) is an American track and field athlete who competes in the triple jump. He holds a wind-aided personal best of 17.74 m (58 ft 2+1⁄4 in), set in 2019. He equalled that mark, to win the 2019 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. He is a 2017 and 2019 U.S. Indoor Triple Jump Champion and a 2018 U.S. Outdoor Champion. Scott is a third-year volunteer coach (since 2015) at Eastern Michigan University.^[2]

Career[]

In his first season as a professional, Scott earned eighth place at the 2015 USATF Outdoor Championships and a fourth place at the USA Indoor Championships. In 2017, Scott took third at the Outdoor USA Championships, securing his spot on Team USA for the World Championships in London. In 2018, Scott placed second in triple jump at the 2018 Athletics World Cup and third at the 2018 IAAF Diamond League Final.^[3]

Year	Competition	Venue	Position	Event	Notes
Olympics, IAAF Championships, Diamond League Final, Athletics World Cup
2021	2021 Diamond League Final	Letzigrund, Zürich	6th	Triple jump	16.22 m (53 ft 3 in)
2021	Summer Olympics	Tokyo, Japan	7th	Triple jump	17.18 m (56 ft 4 in)
2019	World Championships	Doha, Qatar	6th	Triple jump	17.17 m (56 ft 4 in)
	The Match Europe v USA	London, England	5th	Triple jump	16.47 m (54 ft 0 in)
	2019 World Athletics Diamond League Final	Brussels, Belgium	4th	Triple jump	17.14 m (56 ft 3 in)
2018	2018 IAAF Diamond League Final	Brussels, Belgium	3rd	Triple jump	17.25 m (56 ft 7 in)
2018	2018 Athletics World Cup	London, England	2nd	Triple jump	16.73 m (54 ft 11 in)
2017	World Championships	London, England	13th	Triple jump	16.63 m (54 ft 7 in)
USATF Championships
Representing Adidas
2021	United States Olympic Trials	Hayward Field	2nd	Triple jump	17.18 m (56 ft 4 in)
Unattached
2020	USA Indoor Track and Field Championships	Albuquerque, New Mexico	1st	Triple Jump	17.24 m (56 ft 7 in)
2019	USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships	Des Moines, Iowa	1st	Triple Jump	17.74 m (58 ft 2 in)
2019	USA Indoor Track and Field Championships	Ocean Breeze, New York	1st	Triple jump	16.85 m (55 ft 3 in)
2018	USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships	Des Moines, Iowa	1st	Triple jump	17.37 m (57 ft 0 in) (Wind: -0.0 m/s)^[4]
2018	USA Indoor Track and Field Championships	Albuquerque, New Mexico	5th	Triple jump	16.69 m (54 ft 9 in)^[5]
2017	2017 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships	California State University, Sacramento	3rd	Triple jump	17.25 m (56 ft 7 in)^[6]
2017	USA Indoor Track and Field Championships	Albuquerque, New Mexico	1st	Triple jump	16.99 m (55 ft 9 in)^[7]
2016	2016 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships	Hayward Field	7th	Triple jump	16.96 m (55 ft 8 in)^[8]
2016	USA Indoor Track and Field Championships	Portland, Oregon	4th	Triple jump	16.71 m (54 ft 10 in)^[9]
2015	2015 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships	Hayward Field	8th	Triple jump	16.66 m (54 ft 8 in)^[10]

NCAA Coaching[]

Coach Donald Scott worked with Eastern Michigan University until 2019 under the direction of John Goodridge.^[11]^[12]

NCAA[]

Scott attended Eastern Michigan University (EMU), where he earned a degree in criminal justice. Scott set many records at EMU in track and field. While competing for the Eagles, Scott brought home nine Mid-American Conference (MAC) titles and two NCAA Division 1 All-American honors, and set the MAC and school record for the triple jump. He also came away his senior year with a 2014 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships, a third-place finish for the triple jump, and a runner-up finish indoors.^[13]

Year	Competition	Venue	Position	Event	Notes
NCAA Division 1 Track and Field Championships
2015	2015 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships	Hayward Field	3rd	Triple jump	16.83 m (55 ft 3 in)
2015	2015 NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships	University of Arkansas	2nd	Triple jump	16.84 m (55 ft 3 in)
2014	2014 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships	Hayward Field	6th	Triple jump	15.99 m (52 ft 6 in)
2012	2012 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships	Drake University	23rd	Triple jump	15.20 m (49 ft 10 in)
2011	2011 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships	Drake University	71st	Triple jump	14.74 m (48 ft 4 in)

Prep[]

From Apopka, Florida, a suburb of Orlando, Scott attended Apopka High School.^[14]^[15]

External links[]

Donald Scott at World Athletics
Donald Scott on Twitter
Donald Scott on Instagram
Donald Scott page
Eastern Michigan University Donald Scott profile
Eastern Michigan University Donald Scott results

References[]

^ Donald Scott IAAF
^ "2018 Track and Field Coach profile - Eastern Michigan University - Donald Scott". Eastern Michigan Eagles. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
^ "IAAF Diamond League 2018 Track and Field AG Memorial Van Damme Triple Jump Final" (PDF). Diamond League 2018 AG Memorial Van Damme. Retrieved February 26, 2019.
^ "USA Track & Field - Results - FULL - 2018 USATF Outdoor Track and Field Championships Results - 6/22/2018 to 6/25/2018 - Drake University - Des Moines, Iowa". usatf.org. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
^ "2018 United States Indoor (track and field) Championships Complete Results". usatf.org. Archived from the original on June 28, 2018. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
^ "2017 United States Outdoor (track and field) Championships Complete Results". usatf.org. Archived from the original on October 12, 2017. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
^ "2017 United States Indoor (track and field) Championships Complete Results". usatf.org. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
^ "2016 United States Outdoor (track and field) Championships Complete Results". usatf.org. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
^ "2016 United States Indoor (track and field) Championships Complete Results". usatf.org. Archived from the original on October 26, 2016. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
^ "2015 United States Outdoor (track and field) Championships Complete Results". usatf.org. Archived from the original on October 5, 2016. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
^ EMU roster EMU Eagles
^ JOHN GOODRIDGE Head Men's Track/XC Coach Eastern Michigan University
^ "EMU Track and Field Alumnus Donald Scott Wins USATF Triple Jump Title". Eastern Michigan Eagles. Retrieved February 26, 2019.
^ "Donald Scott Apopka High School Track and field". athletic.net. Retrieved February 26, 2019.
^ "Donald Scott Apopka High School football profile". 247 sports. Retrieved February 26, 2019.

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[1] Donald Scott IAAF

[2] "2018 Track and Field Coach profile - Eastern Michigan University - Donald Scott". Eastern Michigan Eagles. Retrieved October 3, 2018.

[3] "IAAF Diamond League 2018 Track and Field AG Memorial Van Damme Triple Jump Final" (PDF). Diamond League 2018 AG Memorial Van Damme. Retrieved February 26, 2019.

[4] "USA Track & Field - Results - FULL - 2018 USATF Outdoor Track and Field Championships Results - 6/22/2018 to 6/25/2018 - Drake University - Des Moines, Iowa". usatf.org. Retrieved October 3, 2018.

[5] "2018 United States Indoor (track and field) Championships Complete Results". usatf.org. Archived from the original on June 28, 2018. Retrieved October 3, 2018.

[6] "2017 United States Outdoor (track and field) Championships Complete Results". usatf.org. Archived from the original on October 12, 2017. Retrieved October 3, 2018.

[7] "2017 United States Indoor (track and field) Championships Complete Results". usatf.org. Retrieved October 3, 2018.

[8] "2016 United States Outdoor (track and field) Championships Complete Results". usatf.org. Retrieved October 3, 2018.

[9] "2016 United States Indoor (track and field) Championships Complete Results". usatf.org. Archived from the original on October 26, 2016. Retrieved October 3, 2018.

[10] "2015 United States Outdoor (track and field) Championships Complete Results". usatf.org. Archived from the original on October 5, 2016. Retrieved October 3, 2018.

[11] EMU roster EMU Eagles

[12] JOHN GOODRIDGE Head Men's Track/XC Coach Eastern Michigan University

[13] "EMU Track and Field Alumnus Donald Scott Wins USATF Triple Jump Title". Eastern Michigan Eagles. Retrieved February 26, 2019.

[14] "Donald Scott Apopka High School Track and field". athletic.net. Retrieved February 26, 2019.

[15] "Donald Scott Apopka High School football profile". 247 sports. Retrieved February 26, 2019.

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v 2020 USA Olympic track and field team
Qualification	2020 United States Olympic Trials (track and field)
Men's track and road athletes	Abdihakem Abdirahman Devon Allen Ronnie Baker Kenny Bednarek Rai Benjamin Hillary Bor Trayvon Bromell Matthew Centrowitz Jr. Paul Chelimo Michael Cherry Nick Christie Bryce Deadmon (r) Mason Ferlic Grant Fisher Elija Godwin Cravon Gillespie (r) Cole Hocker Grant Holloway Bryce Hoppel Isaiah Jewett David Kendziera Fred Kerley Benard Keter Woody Kincaid Joe Klecker Erriyon Knighton Noah Lyles Clayton Murphy Michael Norman Vernon Norwood (r) Yared Nuguse Jacob Riley Daniel Roberts Randolph Ross Galen Rupp Kenny Selmon Trevor Stewart
Men's field athletes	Steve Bastien Chris Benard Will Claye Ryan Crouser Marquis Dendy Mason Finley JuVaughn Harrison Daniel Haugh Reggie Jagers Sam Kendricks Joe Kovacs KC Lightfoot Matt Ludwig Sam Mattis Steffin McCarter Shelby McEwen Chris Nilsen Payton Otterdahl Garrett Scantling Donald Scott Michael Shuey Darryl Sullivan Christian Taylor Curtis Thompson Rudy Winkler Zach Ziemek
Women's track and road athletes	Nia Ali Anavia Battle Christina Clemons Anna Cockrell Emma Coburn Valerie Constien Elise Cranny Gabbi Cunningham Teahna Daniels Allyson Felix Courtney Frerichs English Gardner Kendra Harrison Quanera Hayes Aleia Hobbs (r) Lynna Irby (r) Wadeline Jonathas Sally Kipyego Heather MacLean Taylor Manson Cory McGee Sydney McLaughlin Miranda Melville Maria Michta Alicia Monson Athing Mu Dalilah Muhammad Courtney Okolo (r) Javianne Oliver Elinor Purrier St. Pierre Jenna Prandini Raevyn Rogers Rachel Schneider Karissa Schweizer Molly Seidel Emily Sisson Robyn Stevens Gabrielle Thomas Aliphine Tuliamuk Kaylin Whitney (r) Ajeé Wilson
Women's field athletes	Valarie Allman Brooke Andersen Adelaide Aquilla Gwen Berry Erica Bougard Quanesha Burks Tynita Butts-Thompson Kelsey Card Vashti Cunningham Tara Davis Rachel Dincoff Tori Franklin Ariana Ince Annie Kunz Morgann LeLeux Maggie Malone Rachel McCoy Jasmine Moore Sandi Morris Katie Nageotte Keturah Orji DeAnna Price Jessica Ramsey Brittney Reese Raven Saunders Kendell Williams Kara Winger
Coaches	(women's assistant coach) Gary Aldrich (men's assistant coach) Nat Page (men's assistant coach) Stanley Redwine (men's assistant coach) (women's assistant coach) (men's head coach) LaTanya Sheffield (women's assistant coach) (women's head coach) (men's assistant coach) (Women's Head Manager) Tim Weaver (Men's Head Manager) (women's assistant coach) Event Manager Event Manager

v t US National Champions in men's triple jump
1888-1979 Amateur Athletic Union	1893: 1894-1908: Not held 1909: Frank Irons 1910–11: Dan Ahearn 1912: Platt Adams 1913–18: Dan Ahearn 1919-20: Sherman Landers 1921: Kaufman Geist 1922-23: DeHart Hubbard 1924-25: 1926-28: Levi Casey 1929: 1930: Levi Casey 1931: 1932: Sidney Bowman 1933: 1934: Dudley Wilkins 1935: Rolland Romero 1936–37: Billy Brown 1938–39: 1940–43: Billy Brown 1944: Don Barksdale 1945: 1946: 1947: Bob Beckus 1948–51: Gay Bryan 1952: Walter Ashbaugh 1953: George Shaw 1954: (CUB) * 1955: (CUB) Bill Sharpe 1956: 1957: Bill Sharpe 1958–60: Ira Davis 1961–62: Bill Sharpe 1963: Kent Floerke 1964: (GRE) Ira Davis 1965–66: Art Walker 1967: Charles Craig 1968: Art Walker 1969: John Craft 1970: Milan Tiff 1971–74: John Craft 1975: 1976: Tommy Haynes 1977: Milan Tiff 1978: James Butts 1979:
1980-1992 The Athletics Congress	1980–81: Willie Banks 1982: Robert Cannon 1983: Willie Banks 1984: Al Joyner 1985: Willie Banks 1986: Charlie Simpkins 1987–89: Mike Conley 1990–91: Kenny Harrison 1992: Charlie Simpkins
1993-onwards USA Track & Field	1993–95: Mike Conley 1996–97: Kenny Harrison 1998–99: LaMark Carter 2000: Robert Howard 2001: LaMark Carter 2002: Walter Davis 2003: Kenta Bell 2004: Melvin Lister 2005–06: Walter Davis 2007–08: Aarik Wilson 2009: Brandon Roulhac 2010: Kenta Bell 2011–12: Christian Taylor 2013: Omar Craddock 2014: Will Claye 2015: Omar Craddock 2016-7: Will Claye 2018–19: Donald Scott 2021^{2020 OT}: Will Claye
Notes	2020 OT: The 2020 Olympic Trials were delayed and held in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.