Erriyon Knighton is a teenage sprinter who is quickly becoming a household name in the world of track and field. The 15-year-old from Florida is making waves with his impressive performances on the track, recently breaking Usain Bolt’s youth records in the 200m and 400m.
Knighton first began running competitively at the age of 11, and since then has been steadily improving his times. He set a personal best of 20.72 seconds in the 200m at the AAU Junior Olympics in 2019, breaking Bolt’s previous record of 20.75 seconds. He then went on to break Bolt’s 400m record of 46.35 seconds with a time of 45.93 seconds at the USATF Junior Olympics in 2020.
Knighton’s success has been attributed to his hard work and dedication to training. He trains six days a week, with two days dedicated to strength and conditioning and four days dedicated to speed and agility drills. He also follows a strict diet and nutrition plan to ensure he is performing at his best.
Knighton’s success has not gone unnoticed, as he has been receiving offers from some of the top universities in the country. He is currently being recruited by the University of Florida, University of Texas, and University of Oregon, among others.
Knighton is on the fast track to success, and with his dedication and hard work, it looks like he will be a force to be reckoned with in the years to come. He is an inspiration to young athletes everywhere, proving that with hard work and dedication, anything is possible.
