MCHS alum Norwood headed to Tokyo Olympics

Morgan City High alum Vernon Norwood is headed to the Tokyo Olympics.
The U.S. Olympic Track & Field roster was released Tuesday, and Norwood is listed in the 4x400-meter relay field.
The first round of the event will be held Aug. 6, while the finals will be held a day later.
The Olympics also will feature a mixed 4x400-meter relay, with two men and two women competing together. The first round of that event will be held July 30, while the finals will be held a day later.
Last month, Norwood finished fifth in the 400-meter dash at the U.S. Olympic Trials in Eugene, Oregon.
The 2011 Morgan City High graduate finished fifth with a time of 44.92.
The 29-year-old is no stranger to international completion as he competed in the 2015 IAAF World Championships in the 400-meter run and the 4x400-meter relay. He also competed in the 2016 World Indoor Championships as a member of the 4x-400 meter relay, the 2018 World Indoor Championships and the 2019 IAFF World Outdoor Championships in the 400-meter run and as a member of the 4x400-meter relay. He won a gold medal as a member of the 4x400-meter relay at the 2016 World Indoor Championships.
Additional information from Lsusports.net.