Erriyon Knighton
Erriyon Knighton is an American sprinter born in 2003, who gained prominence for his exceptional speed and performances in the 200 meters. He made headlines in 2022 when he set a new personal best of 19.49 seconds at the LSU Invitational, making him the fastest junior ever in the event. Knighton is often compared to legendary sprinter Usain Bolt, as he showcases a similar talent for sprinting at a young age. His achievements have positioned him as a rising star in the athletics world, and he continues to compete at elite levels, aiming for future Olympic glory.
Born on Jan 29, 2003 (22 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia | 1 | 3.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 50,882,884 | 38,872 | $350,000 | 267$ |
| Germany | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 83,783,942 | 63,377 | $3,845,000 | 2,908$ |
| Norway | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 5,421,241 | 4,552 | $403,000 | 338$ |
| Totals | 3 | 140,088,067 | 106,801 | $4,598,000 | 3,513$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Norway:
Erriyon Knighton won a silver medal at the World Championships in 2022 in the 200 meters for men.
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Colombia:
Erriyon Knighton received a four-year suspension for doping, being considered a successor to Usain Bolt in athletics.
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Germany:
Erriyon Knighton is a young sprinter who faced a suspension due to doping violations.
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Finland:
The fastest time for 17-year-olds is held by Erriyon Knighton at 19.84 seconds.
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Kenya:
Erriyon Knighton will join the US team in Guangzhou, where he is part of the squad selected for the World Athletics Relays.
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Norway:
Erriyon Knighton is noted for having run faster than Gout Gout with a time of 19.49 seconds.
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