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Athletics competitor
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Birth:
6 September 1981(Florida, U.S.A.)
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Biography
Introduction
Brandon Simpson (born 6 September 1981 in Florida, U.S.) is a sprinter who represents Bahrain, having previously represented Jamaica. He has won a bronze medal in 4 x 400 metres relay at three world championships; 2001, 2003 and 2005. He finished 6th in the individual 400 metres contest in 2005, and 5th at the 2004 Olympics.
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Jamaica |
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| 2000 | World Junior Championships | Santiago, Chile | 2nd | 400m | 45.73 |
| 1st | 4×400m relay | 3:06.06 | |||
| 2001 | Central American and Caribbean Championships | Guatemala City, Guatemala | 2nd | 400 m | 45.46 |
| World Championships | Edmonton, Canada | 2nd | 4 X 400 m | 2:58.39 | |
| 2003 | World Championships | Paris, France | 2nd | 4 X 400 m | 2:59.60 |
| World Athletics Final | Monte Carlo, Monaco | 7th | 400 m | 46.02 | |
| 2004 | Olympic Games | Athens, Greece | 5th | 400 m | 44.76 |
| 2005 | World Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 6th | 400 m | 45.01 |
| 3rd | 4 X 400 m | 2:58.07 | |||
| World Athletics Final | Monte Carlo, Monaco | 4th | 400 m | 44.86 | |
Personal bests
- 400 metres - 44.64 s (2006)