Akeem Haynes facts for kids
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| Nationality | Canadian | |||||||
| Born | 11 March 1992 Westmoreland Parish, Jamaica |
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| Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | |||||||
| Weight | 72 kg (159 lb) | |||||||
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| Country |  Canada |
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| Sport | Running | |||||||
| Event(s) | 100 metres | |||||||
| College team | University of Alabama | |||||||
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| Personal best(s) | 100 m: 10.15 (Edmonton 2015) | |||||||
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Akeem Haynes was born on March 11, 1992. He is a Canadian sprinter. Akeem was born in Jamaica. When he was 7, his family moved to Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada. Later, at age 10, they moved to Calgary. Akeem first competed for Canada in the 4 x 100 meter relay at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.
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Akeem Haynes: An Olympic Sprinter
Akeem Haynes is a talented Canadian athlete. He is best known for his speed in running events. He has represented Canada at the highest level of sports, the Olympic Games.
Early Life and Moving to Canada
Akeem was born in a place called Westmoreland Parish in Jamaica. When he was a young boy, his family decided to move to Canada. They first lived in Yellowknife, which is in the Northwest Territories. Later, they moved to the city of Calgary.
Olympic Journey
Akeem Haynes has competed in two Olympic Games. These are the biggest sports events in the world. He showed great skill and dedication in both appearances.
London 2012 Olympics
Akeem first joined Canada's Olympic team in 2012. He was part of the 4 x 100 meter relay team. This is an exciting race where four runners pass a baton to each other. The team worked hard to compete against the fastest runners from around the globe.
Rio 2016 Olympics
Akeem also competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. He ran in the 100 meter race. He finished with a time of 10.24 seconds in his heat. This was not fast enough for him to move on to the next round.
Winning a Bronze Medal
Akeem was also part of the 4 x 100 meter relay team in Rio. The team ran very well in their heat. They finished third, which allowed them to race in the final. In the final race, the Canadian team was incredibly close to winning a medal. They finished just 0.02 seconds behind the United States team.
However, something unexpected happened later. The USA team was disqualified. This means their result was canceled because of a mistake during the race. Because of this, Canada's team was moved up to third place. This meant Akeem and his teammates won a bronze medal! His teammates included Andre De Grasse, Brendon Rodney, Aaron Brown, and Mobolade Ajomale. Mobolade Ajomale only ran in the earlier heats.
Trying Out for Football
After his Olympic success, Akeem tried a different sport. On January 2, 2018, he signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. This is a professional football team in the Canadian Football League. However, he was released by the team on May 10, 2018. This happened before the regular games began.
Awards and Community Work
Akeem Haynes has also been recognized for his work outside of sports. In August 2017, he received the Athletes in Excellence Award. This award came from The Foundation for Global Sports Development. He earned this award for helping his community. He also worked with young people, inspiring them to be their best.
See also
In Spanish: Akeem Haynes para niños
