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Athletics Biography

Erriyon Knighton

“Knighton”

American · Tampa, USA · Born 30 January 2004

Sprinter (200m)
19.49s
200m world junior record
Tokyo 200m
olympic final
19.49s
200m p b
16
debut age

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American teenage sprinting phenomenon who ran the 200m in under 19.5 seconds at just 18, breaking Usain Bolt's world junior record and marking himself as a generational talent.

Erriyon Knighton is an American sprinting prodigy who broke Usain Bolt's world age records as a teenager and has developed into one of the fastest men in history. His natural talent and exceptional stride length make him an extraordinary prospect for the 100m and 200m. At just 18, he competed in the Tokyo Olympics final, and his subsequent performances have confirmed him as the most exciting young sprinter in the world.

Famous For

Youngest male to make US Olympic track team since 1964

Playing Style

How They Played

Explosive acceleration with exceptional top-end speed

Legacy

Lasting Impact

Prodigious sprinting talent who broke multiple youth records

Career Journey

Timeline

2004 👶 Born in Tampa, Florida
2019 📌 Started competitive track and field
2021 ⚡ Broke under-20 200m world record with 19.88 seconds
2021 🎯 Made US Olympic team at age 17
2021 🎯 Finished 4th in Olympic 200m final in Tokyo
2022 📌 Won 200m bronze at World Championships Eugene
2023 📌 Won 200m bronze at World Championships Budapest
Career Timeline — Erriyon Knighton
2004
Born in Tampa, Florida
2019
Started competitive track and field
2021
Broke under-20 200m world record with 19.88 seconds
2021
Made US Olympic team at age 17
2021
Finished 4th in Olympic 200m final in Tokyo
2022
Won 200m bronze at World Championships Eugene
2023
Won 200m bronze at World Championships Budapest