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Brandon Terrel Jones (born 19 July 1987) is a Belizean American athlete. He competed for Belize at the 2016 Summer Olympics in the 200 m race; his time of 21.49 seconds in the heats was a seasonal best but did not qualify him for the semifinals.[1]
Jones was born in the U.S. state of Virginia to Belizean father Kent Smith and American mother Carmen Jones-Smith. He attended Hampton University, where he holds the school record in the indoor triple jump. He has competed internationally for Belize since 2012; he competes in sprinting, triple jump, and long jump, and has won medals at the Central American Championships in Athletics.[4] Jones was the flag bearer for Belize at the 2016 Summer Olympics Parade of Nations.[5]
References
- ^ a b Brandon Jones. rio2016.com
- ^ Brandon Jones. nbcolympics.com
- ^ Brandon Jones. all-athletics.com
- ^ "Family and Discipline – Brandon Jones to represent Belize in Rio". The San Pedro Sun. 9 July 2016. Archived from the original on 20 August 2016. Retrieved 20 August 2016.
- ^ "Rio 2016 Opening Ceremony - Flag Bearers" (PDF). International Olympic Committee. Retrieved 20 August 2016.
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