In 1991, he was the silver medal winner at the World Track and Field Championships, and was the first North American to win the Götzis International Decathlon, which he won again in 1996. In 1992 at Barcelona, Spain, Smith was the opening ceremonies flag …

Jul 7, 2024 · Smith would go on to be the flag bearer for Team Canada at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, Spain, but was forced to withdraw from competition to do a hamstring injury. He continued his strong performances in the decathlon winning another gold medal at the 1994 Commonwealth Games.

Oct 25, 2016 · Michael C. Smith dreamt of competing in ten: the modern decathlon often described as the competition to be world’s greatest athlete. He was just 18 years old when Canadian Olympic Coach Andy...

Michael SMITH, Canada

Aug 30, 2017 · After winning medals and breaking records at events such as the Commonwealth Games, the World Championships in Athletics and the Götzis International Decathlon and being Canada’s flag bearer in the 1992 Olympics, Smith has gone on to broadcasting track and field events for the CBC.

Mar 24, 2008 · Michael Smith, decathlete (b at Kenora, Ont 1967). Smith established himself as a future champion by winning the silver medal at the World Junior Track and Field Championships in 1986. He was bothered by tendinitis in 1988 and placed a disappointing 14th at the OLYMPIC GAMES in Seoul.

In 1991, he was the silver medal winner at the World Track and Field Championships, and was the first North American to win the Götzis International Decathlon, which he won again in 1996. In 1992 at Barcelona, Spain, Smith was the opening ceremonies flag …

In 1991, he was the silver medal winner at the World Track and Field Championships, and was the first North American to win the Götzis International Decathlon, which he won again in 1996. In 1992 at Barcelona, Spain, Smith was the opening ceremonies flag …

Michael Smith. Personal Bests 1996 1993 1986. Event Season Mark Meet Location Date; 60 Metres: Indoor: 7.06: ISR 60 Meter Hurdles Record: Toronto: 1993-03-14: 1000 Metres: Indoor: ... OSR Decathlon Record: Gotzis: 1996-05-26: 1500 Metres: Outdoor: 4:41.95: OSR Decathlon Record: Gotzis: 1996-05-26: 110 Metres Hurdles (1.067m) Outdoor: 14.77 (0.0 ...

Michael Smith leverages his decathlon triumph and broadcasting insight to inspire and educate, contributing significantly to the sports community. A distinguished decathlete, Michael Smith has translated his athletic success into a meaningful broadcasting and community involvement career.