Mark Smyth (born 2 July 1998) is an Irish track and field athlete who competes in the sprints at an international level.
He set an Irish national record for the indoor 200 metres in March 2023.
Smyth ran in the 200 metres and 4 x 100 metres relay at the 2023 European Athletics Team Championships Third Division (part of the 2023 European Games).
Smyth competed at the 2024 European Championships in June. In the 200 m, he advanced to the semi finals. Smyth competed on the 4x100 m relay, running the second leg.
Personal life Mark Smyth is from Raheny, Dublin. He is a member of Raheny Shamrock Athletic Club. Smyth began competitive sprinting under coach Kay Bannon while attending St Fintan's High School, Sutton in 2016. In 2022, he completed a Multimedia degree from Dublin City University and subsequently began a Masters in Emerging Media.
Achievements
Personal bests All information taken from World Athletics profile. +TypeEventTimeDatePlaceNotesOutdoor100 metres10.4025 July 2021Carlow, Ireland +0.8 m/s (wind)200 metres20.609 July 2024Cork, Ireland +1.4 m/s (wind)4 x 100 metres relay39.2724 July 2022Tullamore, IrelandIndoor60 metres6.8018 January 2023Abbotstown, Ireland200 metres20.6411 March 2023Abbotstown, IrelandNR4 x 200 metres relay1:26.8215 February 2020Athlone, Ireland
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