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)

Mark Witherspoon

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

Mark Witherspoon