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Erriyon Knighton

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USA

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Biography

Erriyon Knighton is an American sprinter renowned for his remarkable speed and prowess on the track. Born on January 29, 2004, in Tampa, Florida, Knighton has quickly ascended to the upper echelons of the sprinting world, representing the United States in international competitions.

Knighton first garnered attention as a high school athlete, breaking records and showcasing his extraordinary talent. At the age of 17, he broke Usain Bolt’s under-18 200 metres world record, clocking a time of 19.88 seconds. He further impressed by setting a new under-20 world record in the 200 metres with a blistering 19.49 seconds in April 2022. This performance established him as one of the fastest sprinters in history, trailing only behind Bolt, Yohan Blake, and Michael Johnson on the all-time list for the 200 metres.

Throughout his burgeoning career, Knighton has accumulated significant achievements. He secured a fourth-place finish in the men’s 200 metres at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, demonstrating his potential on the global stage despite his youth. His performances have earned him a place among the elite sprinters, and he is widely regarded as a future Olympic and World Championships medal contender.

As of now, Erriyon Knighton has qualified for the Paris Olympics 2024, where he is expected to be a strong contender for medals. His qualification and subsequent participation are highly anticipated, given his rapid improvement and consistent performance in recent years.

Knighton’s personal bests are as follows:

100 metres (Outdoors): 10.04 seconds (achieved in June 2022)
200 metres (Indoors): 20.21 seconds (schieved in February 2024)
200 metres: 19.49 seconds (achieved in April 2022)

Representing the United States, Knighton continues to train and compete, with his sights set firmly on achieving greatness at the upcoming Paris Olympics and beyond. His journey from a prodigious high school talent to an elite sprinter on the world stage is a testament to his dedication, skill, and immense potential.

Honours

1 x World Championships Silver Medallist
1 x World Championships Bronze Medallist
1 x In Top 8 at Olympic Games
3 x Diamond League Meeting Winner

Events | Medals | Personal Bests

100m Sprint

2022 – 10.04s (PB)

200m Sprint

2022 – 19.49 (PB) ) Outdoors
2024 – 20.21 (PB) Indoors
2022 – World Championships, Eugene – Bronze
2023 – World Championships, Budapest – Silver
USA National Title

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