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Biography
Erison Hurtault (born December 29, 1984) is an American sprinter who has represented Dominica in international events. He specializes in the 400 metres.
He grew up in Aberdeen Township, New Jersey, where he attended Matawan Regional High School. He graduated from Columbia University. One of the most decorated athletes in recent Columbia University history, Hurtault was inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame in 2012. He competed in the Olympic 400 metres event.
Hurtault was honored as the national flag bearer, of his parents native Dominica, at the Parade of Nations at the Opening Ceremonies of the London 2012 Summer Olympics. In the Men's 400m first round event, he finished with a seasonal best time of 46.05, not qualified to continue competing.
Personal bests
His personal best time is 45.40 seconds, achieved in June 2007 in Sacramento
Outdoor
- 100 m: 10.85 s– Rieti, 6 September 2009
- 200 m: 20.86 s– New York, New York, 9 July 2011
- 400 m: 45.40 s – Sacramento, California, 9 June 2007
- 800 m: 1:48.60 s – Princeton, New Jersey, 22 April 2011
Indoor
- 400 m: 46.34 s – New York, New York, 25 February 2007
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Dominica | |||||
| 2008 | Central American and Caribbean Championships | Cali, Colombia | 12th (sf) | 200m | 21.22 w A |
| 8th | 4 × 400 m relay | 3:11.06 | |||
| Olympic Games | Beijing, China | 4th (h) | 400m | 46.10 | |
| 2009 | World Championships | Berlin, Germany | 15th (sf) | 400m | 45.59 |
| 2010 | Central American and Caribbean Games | Mayagüez, Puerto Rico | 5th | 400m | 45.69 |
| Commonwealth Games | Delhi, India | 8th | 400m | 46.07 | |
| 2011 | Central American and Caribbean Championships | Mayagüez, Puerto Rico | 3rd | 400m | 45.93 |
| World Championships | Daegu, South Korea | 23rd (sf) | 400m | 46.41 | |
| Pan American Games | Guadalajara, México | 11th (h) | 400m | 46.24 | |
| 2012 | World Indoor Championships | Istanbul, Turkey | 16th (sf) | 400m | 48.68 |
| Olympic Games | London, United Kingdom | 5th (h) | 400m | 46.05 | |
| 2014 | World Indoor Championships | Sopot, Poland | 19th (h) | 400m | 47.25 |
| Commonwealth Games | Glasgow, United Kingdom | 5th (h) | 400m | 47.02 | |
| Pan American Sports Festival | Ciudad de México, México | 9th (h) | 400m | 46.51 A | |
| Central American and Caribbean Games | Xalapa, México | 4th (h) | 400m | 47.24 A | |