Erriyon Knighton is an American sprinter who focuses on the 200 meters and is seen as a remarkable talent in the world of track and field. He was born on January 29, 2004, in Tampa, Florida, and really made his mark on the sport when he broke Usain Bolt’s world under-18 record in the 200m, clocking in at 20.11 seconds back in 2021. Later that year, he qualified for the Tokyo Olympics at just 17 years old, making him the youngest U.S. male track Olympian since 1964. He ended up finishing fourth in the 200m final with a time of 19.93 seconds.

Knighton has broken Bolt’s under-20 record several times now, with his best time being 19.49 seconds in 2022. That makes him the sixth-fastest man ever in that distance. He’s got some impressive achievements under his belt, like snagging a bronze medal

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