Leonard Scott, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Leonard Scott

American sprinter

Date of Birth: 19-Jan-1980

Place of Birth: Zachary, Louisiana, United States

Profession: sprinter, athletics competitor

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Leonard Scott (born January 19, 1980) is an American sprinter mainly competing in the 100 meters event.
Scott attended the University of Tennessee on a track scholarship and turned professional in 2002.
In 2005 he joined the exclusive list of sprinters to run the 100 in less than 10 seconds.
A month later he finished sixth at the 2005 World Championships.
Having overcome eventual silver medal winner Michael Frater in the semifinal, he had been among the medal favorites. In 2006 he won at the World Indoor Championships in Moscow, clocking a world leading time of 6.50 seconds in the 60 meters.
He also finished second in the World Athletics Final that year, with a personal best of 9.91 seconds.