Gavin Ramon Smellie (born June 26, 1986) is a Jamaican-Canadian sprinter. A two-time Olympian, he competed for Canada in the men's 4 × 100 metres relay at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, England, and in the men's 100 metres at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan.
Early life Smellie was born on June 26, 1986, in the Papine neighbourhood of Kingston, Jamaica. He moved to Canada with his family in 2001 at the age of 14, settling in the Weston and Albion roads area of Etobicoke, Ontario. During his youth, Smellie played soccer as a striker. He initially attended George Harvey Collegiate Institute before transferring to Dante Alighieri Academy, where he began running and completed his high school education.
College career Smellie attended Western Kentucky University on an athletic scholarship, graduating in 2010 with a degree in business. He represented the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in NCAA Division I indoor and outdoor track and field competitions.
Professional career Smellie represented Canada at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, England, competing in the men's 4 × 100 metres relay alongside Oluseyi Smith, Jared Connaughton, and Justyn Warner. The Canadian team finished third in the final with a time of 38.07 seconds and initially appeared set to claim the bronze medal, but officials disqualified them after determining that third leg runner Connaughton had stepped on the lane line during the baton exchange. Trinidad and Tobago received the bronze medal as a result.
In 2021, Smellie represented Canada at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan, competing in the men's 100 metres. He finished eighth in his heat (51st overall) with a time of 10.44 seconds and did not advance.
Personal life Smellie is married to his wife, Sandy, and they have two daughters, Sydney and Naomi.
Personal bests Event Time Wind Venue Date Results Score 100 metres 10.01 +1.4 Windsor, ON (CAN) May 19, 2018 1203 100 metres 9.97 * +5.1 Clermont, FL (USA) April 15, 2017 1187 200 metres 20.38 +1.6 Windsor, ON (CAN) June 18, 2017 1161 200 metres 20.16 * +2.7 Clermont, FL (USA) May 16, 2015 1179 400 metres 46.94 Toronto, ON (CAN) June 17, 2007 1049 4 × 100 metres relay 37.91 Khalifa International Stadium, Doha (QAT) October 4, 2019 1233 4 × 200 metres relay 1:19.20 Gainesville, FL (USA) April 2, 2016 1249 4 × 400 metres relay 3:09.18 Philadelphia, PA (USA) April 23, 2010 1054
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