Raheem Hayles Explained

Raheem Hayles
Nationality:	Jamaican
Sport:	Athletics
Event:	Sprint
Birth Date:	9 March 2001
Pb:	200m: 20.71 (Columbia, 2023) 400m: 44.81 (Austin, 2023)

Raheem Hayles (born 9 March 2001) is a Jamaican sprinter.^[1]

Early life

He attended Springfield Gardens High School in Springfield, New York and North Carolina A&T and the University of Florida.^{[2] [3] [4]}

Career

He ran 45.22 seconds for the 400 metres to Jonah sixth at the NCAA final in Austin, Texas in June 2023, having run a 44.81 personal best in the heats.^{[5] [6]} He was a gold medalist in the 4x400m relay at the 2023 NACAC U23 Championships in San Salvador.^[7]

He finished fourth in the 400 metres at the Jamaican Olympic trials in June 2024.^[8] In July 2024, he was officially selected for the Jamaican team at the 2024 Paris Olympics.^{[9] [10]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Raheem Hayles . World Athletics. 16 July 2024.
2. Web site: North Carolina A&T track star Reheem Hayles transfers to SEC. hbcuganeday. 4 July 2023 . 16 July 2024.
3. Web site: Powell to lead Jamaica's push for 4x400m Olympic qualification. Jamaica Gleaner. 16 July 2024. 13 June 2024.
4. Web site: Track and Field: N.C. A&T's Reheem Hayles earns CAA athlete of the week award. 247Sports. 16 July 2024. David. Horton. Apr 6, 2023.
5. Web site: Hayles Qualifies for 400-Meter Final on Opening Day of 2023 NCAA Championships. caasports. 16 July 2024. 7 June 2023. Hunter. Peeters.
6. Web site: Hayles Concludes Men's Track & Field Season with First Team All-America Honors. caasports. 16 July 2024. 9 June 2023. Hunter. Peeters.
7. Web site: NACAC U23 Championships. World Athletics. 16 July 2024. 21 July 2023.
8. Web site: Jamaican Championships. World Athletics. 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.