Remontay McClain (born September 21, 1992) is an American sprinter who specializes in the

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and

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dash. While attending

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, McClain ran the second-fastest 100 metres by a high school athlete in 2010, behind only Oliver Bradwell. A native of

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, McClain moved to

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when he was 13. In his junior year at Covina High School, McClain won both the 100 m and 200 m California state championship. He was named a 2010 and 2011 All-USA track and field selection by ''

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''. In his senior year, McClain repeated as 100 m and 200 m state champion, by setting Division 3 meet records in both events. He became only the third athlete in the 93 competitions of the CIF State Track and Field Championship meet to win back-to-back titles in the 100 and 200 meters, following

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(1917, 1918) and Randall Carroll (2008, 2009). Also an

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player, McClain was listed as one of the best wide receivers in

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before Covina was knocked out of the CIF playoffs by Whittier Christian High School his senior season. He committed to Azusa Pacific University on November 10, 2010.

2010

In June, McClain finished 9th in 21.89 in 200 meter prelims and 9th in 10.56 in 100 meter prelims at USATF Junior Outdoor Championships hosted at Drake Stadium in

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2011

In June, McClain finished 5th in 10.33 in 100 meter prelims at USATF Junior Outdoor Championships hosted at

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in Eugene, Oregon.

2013

In June, McClain finished 10th in 20.90 in 200 meter at USATF Outdoor Championships hosted at Drake Stadium in

2014

In June, McClain finished 9th in 20.49 in 200 meter and qualified for the 100 meter semifinal in 10.30 at USATF Outdoor Championships hosted at Hornet Stadium in

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2015

In June, McClain finished 5th in 10.07 in 100 meter at USATF Outdoor Championships hosted at

, Eugene, Oregon. On August 8, McClain won the 100 metre NACAC 2015 Senior Championships hosted at Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, San Jose, Costa Rica.

Personal bests

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