Trentavis Friday facts for kids
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| Nationality |  American |
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| Born | June 5, 1995 Cherryville, North Carolina, U.S. |
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| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 165 lb (75 kg) | ||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Track and Field | ||||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | Sprints | ||||||||||||||||
| College team | Florida State Seminoles | ||||||||||||||||
| Club | Gastonia Jaguars Track Club | ||||||||||||||||
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| Personal best(s) | 100 m: 10.00 (Eugene 2014) 200 m: 20.04 (Eugene 2014) |
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Trentavis Friday (born June 5, 1995) is an amazing American athlete. He is known for his incredible speed in sprinting events. He holds a special record as the fastest high school runner in the USA for the 100 metres race.
Trentavis grew up in Gastonia, North Carolina. He went to Cherryville High School before attending Florida State University for a year. He then decided to become a professional athlete. In November 2015, he signed a four-year contract with a company called Xtep. This helped him prepare to compete in big events like the 2016 Summer Olympics. At the tryouts for the 2016 U.S. Olympic team, Trentavis finished fifth in his first race.
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A Fast Sprinter's Journey
Trentavis Friday is a talented runner who specializes in short, fast races. These races are called sprints. He has competed in many important events.
High School Success
Trentavis showed his amazing speed early on. While in high school, he set a national record. This record was for the 100-meter dash. It made him one of the fastest high school sprinters ever in the United States.
Turning Professional
After his time at Florida State University, Trentavis made a big decision. He chose to become a professional athlete. This meant he would focus entirely on running. He signed a contract to help him train and compete. His goal was to reach the highest levels of the sport.
Awards and Recognition
Trentavis Friday has received several important awards. In 2014, he was named the Gatorade National Track & Field Athlete. This award goes to the best high school athlete in track and field across the country. He was also recognized by Track and Field News magazine. They named him their "High School Athlete of the Year." These awards show how talented and dedicated Trentavis is to his sport.
External links
- Trentavis Friday at World AthleticsLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
- Florida State Seminoles bio
