Leroy Dixon

Who is Leroy Dixon?

Leroy Dixon is an American sprinter who specializes in the 100 metres.

He won the gold medal in 4 x 100 metres relay at the 2007 World Championships, together with Darvis Patton, Wallace Spearmon and Tyson Gay. Individually, he competed in 60 metres at the 2008 World Indoor Championships without reaching the final.

His personal best time over 100 metres is 10.02 seconds, achieved in June 2008 in Eugene. His personal best time over 60 metres is 6.56 seconds, achieved in February 2008 in Boston. In the 200 metres, he has 20.44 seconds, achieved in June 2006 in Indianapolis.

A passion for making a mark in the sport of track&field and leveraging his successes to effect change in his community is what separates him from the average athlete; an organic talent and unmatched personal endurance will propel him towards continuous success.

Coming from a long line of athletes, Dixon’s explosive athleticism and competitive nature were enhanced by his father’s coaching at an early age. It is no wonder that the young Dixon---- who remembers racing home against himself in his tuxedo and dress shoes after his HS prom night--- is now listed amongst the world’s greatest runners.