LaShawn Merritt is an American track and field athlete who competes in sprinting events. He was a successful junior athlete and won the 400 meter gold at the 2004 World Junior Championships in Athletics, as well as setting two world junior records in the relays. He became part of the American 4×400 meter relay team and helped win the event at the 2006 IAAF World Indoor Championships. He established himself individually in 2007 by winning a silver medal in the 400 meter at the 2007 World Championships.

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