Davian Clarke is the consummate professional who goes about his job without much fanfare. No bells, no whistles, no hype. Results are what counts in his world.

The former Kingston College and University of Miami standout has always given of his best for whatever team he is representing. However, he is best known for the effort he displays with a baton in his hand – especially with Jamaica emblazoned on his chest. The metal implement transforms the man from a good quartermiler into the proverbial superman.

 If you call him an excellent quartermiler, then you must also call  him a great relay runner, perhaps one of the best ever for Jamaica. Almost every mile relay medal won by Jamaica’s men, over the last decade, would be piloted by Clarke.

The chart below gives a quick peek at some of the most important medals he would have earned for Jamaica.

One of his best moments was anchoring Jamaica to the bronze medal in the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta. Others on the team were Michael McDonald, Roxbert Martin and Gregory Haughton.

 He progressed from 47.25 in 1994, 45.21 in 1995 to 44.87 in 1996, taking the NCAA title for good measure.

In 1995, he was the second youngest medallist at those Championships, running a fantastic 43.8 to give Jamaica silver.