Born on August 4, 1998, in Layton, Utah, Courtney Wayment-Smith has rapidly ascended the ranks of American track and field athletes. She is set to compete for Team USA in the 3000m steeplechase at the 2024 Summer Olympics. Wayment’s journey to the Olympics began in high school where she was a standout athlete. She was named Gatorade Player of the Year and claimed three UHSAA state championships.
Wayment also played soccer during her high school years. She earned her a spot at BYU. She won four NCAA Division 1 championships, claiming titles in the 2021 Indoor 3000m, 2021 Distance Medley Relay (DMR), 2022 Indoor 5000m, and 2022 3000m steeplechase at BYU. She earned herself eight All-American honors cementing her legacy as one of BYU’s all-time greats. Wayment also set the BYU school record in the 3000m steeplechase by clocking in at 9:16.00 at the 2024 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. She was born to Mark and Becky Wayment. They both competed in cross country and track and field at Weber State University. Mark was a two-time All-American in the 3000m and was inducted into the Weber State Athletics Hall of Fame in 2000.
She graduated with a major in Exercise & Wellness. Wayment is married to Tanner Smith. She is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In a revealing episode of BYURadio’s "Deep Blue" podcast, Wayment shared insights into her athletic journey and discussed her transition from soccer to running, overcoming injuries, and her near miss at the Tokyo Olympics.
Courtney Wayment’s Medals Breakdown
U.S. Olympic Trials
Wayment won a silver medal in the 3000-meter (steeplechase) category at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials.
| Event Name | Medals | Year |
| 3000 meters (steeplechase) | Silver | 2024 |
NCAA Championships:
Wayment won three gold medals in the 3000 meters (Steeple Chase), 3000 meters (Indoor), and Distance Medley Relay respectively at the 2022 NCAA Championships. She also won the gold medal in the 3000-meter (Indoor) category at the 2021 NCAA Championships.
| Event Name | Medals | Year |
| 3000 meters (Steeple Chase) | Gold | 2022 |
| 3000 meters (Indoor) | Gold | 2022 |
| Distance Medley Relay | Gold | 2022 |
| 3000 meter (Indoor) | Gold | 2021 |
USA Indoor Track and Field Championships
Wayment won a silver medal in the 3000 meters (steeplechase) category at the 2022 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships and a bronze medal in the 3000 meters (steeplechase) at the 2023 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships.
| Event Name | Medals | Year |
| 3000 meters (steeplechase) | Silver | 2022 |
| 3000 meters (steeplechase) | Bronze | 2023 |
Courtney Wayment’s Olympic Appearances
Courtney Wayment will make her first Olympic appearance at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics.
Courtney Wayment’s Record & Achievements
Wayment holds a personal best of 9:06.50 in the 3000m steeplechase that she achieved at the USA Olympic Trials in 2024 which made her one of the fastest American women in the event.
Wayment is a four-time NCAA champion and an eight-time All-American during her collegiate career with the BYU Cougars.
FAQ's On Courtney Wayment’s Medals
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