Three-time 2012 Olympic medalist Carmelita Jeter has been named the Trojans’ assistant coach for sprints, it was announced by USC Director of Track & Field Quincy Watts today (Aug. 4).
Jeter earned one of each Olympic medal at the 2012 London Games, earning a silver in the 100m, a bronze in the 200m and a gold in the 4x100m relay for USA. Jeter is also a seven-time medalist in the sprints and relays at the World Championships. “The Jet” is the fourth-fastest woman sprinter of all-time with a personal best of 10.64 set in 2009.