Deandre Watkin Explained
| Deandre Watkin |
| Nationality: | Jamaican |
| Sport: | Athletics |
| Event: | Sprint |
| Birth Date: | 9 December 2002 |
| Pb: | 400m: 44.48 (Kingston, 2024) |
Deandre Watkin (born 9 December 2002) is a Jamaican sprinter. In 2024, he became Jamaican national champion over 400 metres.[1]
Early life
He attended Jamaica College.[2] In March 2020, he ran 10.61 to win the U20 boys' 100m final of the Jamaica's Carifta Games Trials at the National Stadium.[3]
Career
He had a personal best for the 400 metres of 45.26 from2023, which he lowered to 45.19 in the heats of the Jamaican Athletics Championships in June 2024.[4] On 28 June 2024, he set a personal best time of 44.48 seconds to win the Jamaican national championship in Kingston, Jamaica.[5] [6] In July 2024, he was officially selected for the Jamaican team at the 2024 Paris Olympics.[7]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Deandre Watkin. World Athletics. 29 June 2024.
- Web site: Kevona Davis and DeAndre Watkin win U20 100m titles at Carifta Trials. Caribbean.Loopnews. 28 June 2024. 7 March 2020.
- Web site: CARIFTA Trials VIDEO: DeAndre Watkin wins U20 100m final. Track Alerts. 29 June 2024. Anthony. Foster. March 7, 2020.
- Web site: Watkin runs big personal best 44.48 to claim first national 400m title at JAAA National Senior Championships Featured. SportsMax. 29 June 2024. Bradley. Jacks . June 28, 2024.
- Web site: Thompson sets world-leading mark to win Jamaican 100m. Reuters. 29 June 2024. 29 June 2024.
- Web site: Watkin sets personal best for men's 400m title. Jamaica Gleaner. 29 June 2024. 28 June 2024.
- Web site: JAAA announces star-studded team for 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Sportsmax.tv. 8 July 2024. Leighton. Levy. July 7, 2024.
