Karl Smith (athlete)

Karl Smith (born 15 September 1959) is a Jamaican track and field athlete specializing in the hurdles. He ran for his native country in the 1984 Olympics in the 400 metres hurdles and on their 4 × 400 metres relay team. In the hurdles, he finished behind medalists Danny Harris and Harald Schmid in the semi-final round, not qualifying for the final.

The top Jamaican hurdler in his day, Smith is still ranked #19 all time.

Smith has continued to run hurdles in Masters athletics, holding the world record in the 110 metres hurdles.