Jaiden Reid is this year’s fastest 200m runner
Cayman sprint sensation Jaiden Reid has officially signed to the professional ranks after a historic season at LSU.
Reid, 21, dominated the US collegiate circuit in 2026, winning the NCAA 200 metres title and breaking the NCAA record, a performance that cemented him as one of the fastest rising sprinters in the world.
In June he ran the fastest 200m in NCAA history, winning the national title in 19.63 seconds at Hayward Field in Eugene. The time erased a mark that had stood since 2007, when Florida State’s Walter Dix ran 19.69. It was also Reid’s first time under 20 seconds, and the quickest 200m run anywhere in the world in 2026.
The former Tiger now shifts his focus to the global stage, where he’s expected to compete on the Diamond League circuit and strengthen Cayman’s presence in international athletics.
17 Jul, 2023
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