Courtney Wayment

Courtney Wayment
Wayment in 2023
Personal information
Full nameCourtney Wayment-Smith
Nationality United States
Born (1998-08-04) August 4, 1998
Home townLayton, Utah, U.S.
Height5 ft 7 in (171 cm)
Sport
SportTrack and field
Event(s)3000 m steeplechase, Mile
College teamBYU Cougars
ClubOn Running
Turned pro2022
Coached byDiljeet Taylor
(2016–present)
Achievements and titles
Personal bests

Courtney Wayment-Smith (née Wayment; born August 4, 1998) is an American track and field athlete. Originally from Layton, Utah, Wayment represents On Running and competed for Team USA in the 3000 m steeplechase at the 2024 Summer Olympics, finishing 12th with a time of 9:13.6.[1]

Prior to going pro, Wayment competed for the BYU Cougars. There she won four NCAA Division 1 championships and was an eight-time All-American.[2] In high school, Wayment was Gatorade Player of the Year and a three-time UHSAA state champion.[3][4][5][6]

Wayment is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.[7] She is married to Tanner Smith and competes under her maiden name Courtney Wayment.[8]

References

  1. ^ "Track & Field 3000m Steeplechase Final Olympic Results and Live Scores | NBC Olympics".
  2. ^ Courtney Wayment BYU results TFRRS
  3. ^ Courtney Wayment 2015–16 Utah Cross Country Gatorade Player of the Year USA Today
  4. ^ Courtney Wayment profile Mormon Wikipedia
  5. ^ Courtney Wayment profile Athletic.net
  6. ^ "Courtney Wayment Track & Field Profile – Davis (UT) – Kaysville, UT– Track and Field Results". Athletic.net. Retrieved August 16, 2022.
  7. ^ "Olympic hopeful runner Courtney Wayment on 'belief, resilience, faith and hope'". May 7, 2024. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
  8. ^ Lee, Kevin. "Courtney Wayment Husband: The Pillar Behind Track and Field Champion". Retrieved June 30, 2024.


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