Wanya McCoy explained

Wanyá McCoy
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Wanyá McCoy (born 29 March 2003) is a Bahamian sprinter from the Berry Islands.[1] [2]

Early life and education

Born to parents Sandra and Sergio, McCoy is originally from Bullock's Harbour, Berry Islands. He has several siblings, including brother Malachi, who plays basketball. Upon moving to Nassau, McCoy attended Doris Johnson High School[3] and then Queen's College High School. He was initially a basketball player before switching to track. He went on to compete for Clemson University before transferring to University of Florida,[4] [5] where he studies educational science.

Personal bests

Event Time Venue Date
100 m 10.02 (+0.6) May 11, 2024
200 m 19.93 (+1.0) May 11, 2024
400m   45.91 February 25, 2023

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Notes and References

  1. News: The next closest relay team to the required time for qualification is the men’s 4x400m relay. The quartet of Wanya McCoy, Steven Gardiner, Miller and Russell, ran 3:02.87 . 7 February 2022 . The Tribune 242.
  2. News: Mccoy Qualifies For Carifta Games In Under-20 Boys’ 200m . 5 February 2022 . The Tribune 242.
  3. Web site: Sprinter Wanya McCoy 'making the adjustment'. The Tribune. Brent. Stubbs. 14 May 2024. 17 July 2024.
  4. News: Bahamas duo of Terrence Jones and Wayna McCoy . 7 February 2022 . News Day TT.
  5. News: Nacac: Bahamas Finishes Third Overall . 7 February 2022 . The Tribune 242.