Jaylen Bacon facts for kids
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Bacon at the 2018 NCAA Division I West Preliminary
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| Nationality | American | |||||||||||||
| Born | August 5, 1996 Columbia, South Carolina |
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| Height | 6 ft | |||||||||||||
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| Sport | Track and field | |||||||||||||
| Event(s) | Sprints | |||||||||||||
| College team | Arkansas State Red Wolves | |||||||||||||
| Club | PURE Athletics | |||||||||||||
| Team | adidas | |||||||||||||
| Turned pro | 2018 | |||||||||||||
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Jaylen Bacon (born August 5, 1996) is a super-fast American athlete who specializes in sprint races. He runs really fast over short distances in track and field events.
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Jaylen's Running Journey
Jaylen Bacon is a professional runner who competes in sprint races. He was born on August 5, 1996. He is known for his speed in events like the 100-meter and 200-meter dashes.
Becoming a World Champion Medalist
In 2017, Jaylen got to join the United States team for the World Championships in London, England. He earned his spot after finishing 4th in the 100-meter race at the USA Championships.
At the World Championships, he was part of the 4x100-meter relay team. In a relay race, four runners each run 100 meters and pass a baton to the next person. Jaylen ran the third part of the race. His team finished second, winning a silver medal for the United States!
College and Professional Career
Jaylen went to Arkansas State University. While he was there, he was a star on their track and field team. He competed in four NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) finals. He also made it to two USA finals.
One of his biggest achievements in college was breaking the "10-second barrier" in the 100-meter race. This means he ran 100 meters in less than 10 seconds, which is a huge milestone for sprinters! His fastest time was 9.97 seconds, which he set in 2018.
After finishing college in 2018, Jaylen became a professional athlete. He signed a deal with Stellar Athletics management and got a sponsorship from adidas, a big sports company.
Fastest Times: Personal Bests
A "personal best" is the fastest time an athlete has ever run in a specific race. Jaylen Bacon has set some impressive personal bests:
- 60 meters: 6.56 seconds (set in College Station, Texas, in 2017)
- 100 meters: 9.97 seconds (set in Sacramento, California, in 2018)
- 200 meters: 20.18 seconds (set in Austin, Texas, in 2017)
- 4x100 meter relay: 37.52 seconds (set with his team at the World Championships in London, England, in 2017)
Major Race Highlights
Jaylen has competed in many important races throughout his career. Here are some of his top finishes:
- In 2017, he earned a silver medal at the World Championships in London as part of the 4x100 meter relay team.
- Also in 2017, he finished 3rd in the 60-meter race at the NCAA Division I Indoor Championships.
- He placed 4th in the 100-meter race at the USATF Championships in 2017.
- He also reached the finals in several NCAA Division I Championships for both 100-meter and 200-meter races.
See also
In Spanish: Jaylen Bacon para niños
