J.T. Smith (born 12 January 1998) is an American track and field athlete who competes as a sprinter. In 2023, he became the US national champion over 60m indoors.
Early life
From Klein, Texas, the son of Marcey Monroe, he attended Klein Oak High School. He then attended Texas A&M University–Commerce.
Career
Smith won the NCAA Division 2 National Championships in 2022 in the 100 metres.
In February 2023, Smith won gold at the 2023 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships in the 60m, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Competing at the 2023 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, in Eugene, Oregon, he reached the final of the 100m competition, finishing fifth. He was selected for the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest in August 2023.