Introduction
Christopher Belcher (born January 29, 1994 in Sayville, New York) is an American sprint athlete, who specializes in the 100 meters, and 200 meters. While competing collegiatelly, He ran for the North Carolina A&T Aggies.
Biography
Early life
Raised in Sayville, New York, Belcher attended Sayville High School. During his 3 varsity seasons, he won the state championship at the 55 meters and was ranked 8th nationally. Belcher also competed and won the event the 2013 Millrose Games.
Amateur career
In 2013, Belcher signed with Monroe College; In his freshman year, he placed 3rd in the 100 meters at the 2014 NJCAA Track and Field Championships behind Odean Skeen and Andre De Grasse. In 2016, Belcher transferred to Division I North Carolina A&T. At A&T, Belcher was the 100, 200 meter & 4 × 100 meter relay champion at the 2016 MEAC Outdoor championships, breaking meet records in all three events. He then went on to compete at the NCAA Track and Field Outdoor Championship at the 100 meters where did not qualify for the finals.
Following his success in 2016, Belcher then went on to defend his 100 and 200 meter titles at the 2017 MEAC Outdoor Championships. In the 100 meter finals, Belcher broke the meet record that he set the previous year with a time of 10.04 s. Belcher, along with teammates: Rodney Rowe; Caleb Gabriel and Joel Thomas defended their MEAC championship in the 4 × 100 meter relay with a time of 39.44, breaking their own MEAC Championship record from the previous year. During the semifinals of the 2017 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Belcher broke the 10-second barrier with a personal best time of 9.93s. Belcher went on to finish 3rd in the 100 meters, 5th in the 200 meters, and 3rd in the 4 × 100 meter relay.
Professional career
Belcher qualified for the 2017 United States Championships in the 100 meters. At the event, Belcher ran his last amateur race in the semifinals. Deciding to forego his final year of NCAA eligibility, he signed a professional contract Nike. In the finals of the 100 meters, Belcher finished 3rd behind Justin Gatlin and Christian Coleman, qualifying for the IAAF World Championships in London.
Statistics
Personal bests
| Event | Mark | Competition | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 meters | 9.93 s (+1.6) | 2017 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships | Eugene, United States | 7 June 2017 |
| 200 meters | 20.01 s (+1.6) | 2017 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships | Eugene, United States | 7 June 2017 |
100m Progression
| Year | Performance | Venue | Date | World ranking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 10.07s | Greensboro United States | 5 May | — |
| 2017 | 10.19s (-2.1) | Eugene United States | 6 June | — |
200m Progression
| Year | Performance | Venue | Date | World ranking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 20.39s | Greensboro United States | 5 May | — |
| 2017 | 10.46s | Eugene United States | 6 June | — |
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  United States |
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| 2017 | IAAF World Championships | London | 13th | 100 Meters | 10.20 s |
National competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships | Sacramento, California | |||
| 3rd | 100 meters | 10.06s | |||
| NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships | Eugene, Oregon | ||||
| 3rd | 100 meters | 10.19s (-2.1) | |||
| 5th | 200 Meters | 20.66s (-3.1) | |||
| 3rd | 4 × 100 meters relay | 38.5s | |||
| NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships | College Station, Texas | 15th | 200 meters | 21.02s | |
| 9th | 60 meters | 6.64s | |||
| 2016 | NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships | Eugene, Oregon | |||
| 14th | 4 × 100 meters relay | 39.65s | |||
| 24th | 100 Meters | 10.71s (+1.3) |