Donald Mark Witherspoon (born September 3, 1963, in Chicago) is an American former sprinter. He joined his high school track team after having success as a cornerback on the football team. In college, he was primarily a 200 m and 400 m runner. He recorded an impressive 19.3 200 m split on a and a 43.9 440 yd leg on a 4x440 yd while in college. As a professional, he competed in the 1992 Summer Olympics, where he tore his achilles tendon.
International competitions
1Did not finish in the semifinals
Personal bests
Outdoor
100 meters – 10.04 (+1.8 m/s, San José 1987) 200 meters – 20.12 (+1.0 m/s, Houston 1989)
References
1963 births
Living people
Track and field athletes from Chicago
American male sprinters
Houston Cougars men's track and field athletes
Pan American Games track and field athletes for the United States
Athletes (track and field) at the 1987 Pan American Games
Olympic track and field athletes for the United States
Athletes (track and field) at the 1992 Summer Olympics
World Athletics Indoor Championships medalists
Goodwill Games medalists in athletics
USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships winners
Competitors at the 1990 Goodwill Games
