About Clifton Campbell
Clifton Campbell is an American former sprinter specializing in the 400 metres and an inaugural World Athletics Indoor Championships silver medallist in the relay. After winning the 1986 World U20 4 × 400 m title and the 1988 NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships title in the 400 m for the Auburn Tigers, Campbell won the silver medal at the 1991 World Indoor Championships 4 × 400 m by virtue of running in the heat. At the Pan American U20 Championships, Campbell won silver medals in the 400 m (behind Roberto Hernández) and in the 4 × 400 m relay by running the anchor leg. Running the same two events the World U20 Championships in Athens, Campbell won his 400 m heat and semifinal and finished 5th in the final. Clifton won his only NCAA national title at the 1988 NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships, running 46.40 to win the indoor 400 m. In his freshman year competing for the Auburn Tigers track and field team, Campbell placed 8th at the 1986 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships and won the 1986 USA U20 Outdoor Track and Field Championships title in the 400 m.
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