Jehlani Gordon Explained

Jehlani Gordon
Nationality:Jamaican
Sport:Athletics
Event:Sprint
Birth Date:1 December 2003
Collegeteam:Georgia Bulldogs
Pb:60m: 6.60 (Clemson, 2024)
100m: 10.05 (Lexington, 2024)
200m: 20.93 (Kingston, 2023)

Jehlani Gordon (born 1 December 2003) is a Jamaican sprinter.[1]

Early life

He attended Wolmer's Schools in Kingston, Jamaica.[2] [3]

Career

He won a gold medal with the Jamaican 4x100m relay team at the 2023 NACAC U23 Championships.[4]

He ran a personal best 6.60 seconds for the 60 metres at the Clemson Invitational in January 2024.[5] He ran a personal best of 10.05 seconds for the 100 metres in Lexington, Kentucky in May 2024.[6]

He finished sixth at the Jamaican Olympic trials in Kingston, Jamaica in June 2024.[7] [8] In July 2024, he was officially selected for the Jamaican team at the 2024 Paris Olympics.[9] [10]

Personal life

He attends the University of Georgia.[11] [12]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jehlani Gordon. World Athletics. 16 July 2024.
  2. Web site: Georgia’s Gordon, Freeman among winners at TRACK at New Balance Collegiate Showdown Featured. SportsMax. 16 July 2024. Bradley. Jacks . January 20, 2024.
  3. Web site: Fine sprinting at last stop before Champs . Jamaica Gleaner. 16 July 2024. 27 March 2022.
  4. Web site: BECKMON, BRAHE-PEDERSEN SHARE RECORD-BREAKING MOMENT ON GOLD MEDAL U.S. 4X100 RELAY AT NACAC UNDER-23 CHAMPIONSHIPS. Runnerspace. 16 July 2024. 23 July 2023.
  5. Web site: Strong Jamaican contingent shines at 2024 Clemson Invitational with victories in Multiple Events. Caribbean National Weekly. 16 July 2024. January 15, 2024.
  6. Web site: NCAA Track And Field Regionals 2024 Results For Quarterfinals, Semifinals. Flotrack. 16 July 2024. May 25, 2024.
  7. Web site: Kishane Thompson storms to world-leading 9.77 while Jackson claims third consecutive Women’s 100m title at JAAA National Championships. SportsMax. 16 July 2024. June 28, 2024.
  8. Web site: Jamaican Championships. WorldAthletics. 16 July 2024. 27 June 2024.
  9. Web site: JAAA announces star-studded team for 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Sportsmax.tv. 8 July 2024. Leighton. Levy. July 7, 2024.
  10. Web site: Jamaica names team for Paris Olympic Games. World Athletics. 16 July 2024. 12 July 2024.
  11. Web site: A Chat With Georgia’s Jehlani Gordon. Track and Field News. 16 July 2024.
  12. Web site: NCAA champs pick Bernard, Foster, Smith-Band. Jamaica Gleaner. 16 July 2024. 4 November 2023.

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