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Jaylen Bacon

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Jaylen Bacon

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Birth dateAug 5, 1996
BirthplaceEastover, United States
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Jaylen Bacon is a professional track and field athlete. Hailing from Eastover, United States, Jaylen represents the strong athletic tradition of the region.

Jaylen's career has been marked by participation in various competitions. Throughout their career, Jaylen has faced competition from athletes across the globe. The dedication required to compete at this level reflects years of training and personal sacrifice.

Jaylen continues to be an active competitor in track and field. With ongoing training and competition experience, Jaylen works to improve performance and achieve new personal milestones in the sport.

Key facts
100 m
9.97
#159 all-time
200 m
20.18
#263 all-time
2022 season best
6.73
Feb 12, 2022 · Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (USA) (i)
2022 season best
Last competition
American Track League
Feb 12, 2022 · 6.78
American Track League
Medals
World Championships: 1 silver
Age
30 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: 100 m 9.97 (#159 all-time), 200 m 20.18 (#263 all-time), 2022 season best 6.73 (Feb 12, 2022, Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (USA) (i)) · Last competition: American Track League, Feb 12, 2022, 6.78 · World Championships: 1 silver · 30 years old

PB

Personal bests

9.97
#159 all-time
20.18
#263 all-time
47.55
37.52
3:13.74
3:17.44
6.56
48.39
21.02
1:25.61
6.28
🏅

Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
World Championships-1-1

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2022
60m
6.73-Feb 12, 2022
↓
American Track League
2021
60m
6.68+1.4Jan 22, 2021
↓
National Training Center, Clermont, FL (USA)
2021
100m
10.04+2.7Jun 19, 2021
↑
U.S. Olympic Trials, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
2021
200m
20.72+0.0May 30, 2021
↑
National Training Center, Clermont, FL (USA)
2020
60m
6.67-Jan 18, 2020
↓
Iowa-Recreation Building, Iowa City, IA (USA) (i)
2020
100m
10.18+1.5Jul 24, 2020
↑
National Training Center, Clermont, FL (USA)
2019
100m
10.19+3.6Apr 20, 2019
↑
Clermont, FL (USA)
2019
4x100m
39.87-Mar 30, 2019
↑
Gainesville, FL (USA)
2018
55m
6.28=-Jan 27, 2018
↑
Jonesboro, AR (USA) (i)
2018
60m
6.60-Feb 19, 2018
↓
Birmingham, AL (USA) (i)
2018
100m
9.97+0.9May 25, 2018
↑
Sacramento, CA (USA)
2018
200m
20.25+1.5May 13, 2018
↑
San Marcos, TX (USA)
2018
200m-short-track
21.02-Feb 20, 2018
↑
Birmingham, AL (USA) (i)
2018
4x100m
40.06-Apr 21, 2018
↑
Jonesboro, AR (USA)
2018
4x400Metre
3:17.44-Feb 20, 2018-Birmingham, AL (USA) (i)
2017
60m
6.56-Mar 11, 2017
↓
College Station, TX (USA) (i)
2017
100m
9.97+3.1May 26, 2017
↑
Austin, TX (USA)
2017
200m
20.18+1.7May 26, 2017
↑
Austin, TX (USA)
2017
200m-short-track
21.16-Feb 21, 2017
↑
Birmingham, AL (USA) (i)
2017
4x100m
37.52-Aug 12, 2017
↑
IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Olympic Stadium, London
2017
400m
47.55-Apr 29, 2017
↑
Memphis, TN (USA)
2017
400m-short-track
48.39-Dec 3, 2017
↑
Jonesboro, AR (USA) (i)
2016
55m
6.29-Dec 3, 2016
↑
Jonesboro, AR (USA) (i)
2016
60m
6.67-Feb 22, 2016
↓
Birmingham, AL (USA) (i)
2016
100m
10.25+1.5May 15, 2016
↑
Lafayette, LA (USA)
2016
200m
20.75+0.5May 14, 2016
↑
Lafayette, LA (USA)
2016
200m-short-track
21.23-Feb 22, 2016
↑
Birmingham, AL (USA) (i)
2016
4x100m
40.30-May 15, 2016
↑
Lafayette, LA (USA)
2016
400m
49.62-Mar 18, 2016
↑
Fort Worth, TX (USA)
2015
55m
6.28-Jan 24, 2015
↑
Jonesboro, AR (USA) (i)
2015
60m
6.70-Feb 23, 2015
↓
Birmingham, AL (USA) (i)
2015
100m
10.10+1.7May 8, 2015
↑
Mobile, AL (USA)
2015
200m
20.71+1.6May 10, 2015
↑
Mobile, AL (USA)
2015
200m-short-track
21.37-Feb 24, 2015
↑
Birmingham, AL (USA) (i)
2015
4x100m
39.98-May 10, 2015
↑
Mobile, AL (USA)
2015
400m
47.97-Apr 4, 2015
↑
Auburn, AL (USA)
2015
400m-short-track
49.21-Jan 24, 2015
↑
Jonesboro, AR (USA) (i)
2015
4x200Metre
1:25.61-Mar 20, 2015-Tuscaloosa, AL (USA)
2015
4x400m
3:13.74-Apr 25, 2015-Jonesboro, AR (USA)
2014
55m
6.29-Dec 7, 2014
↑
Jonesboro, AR (USA) (i)
2014
100m
10.51-May 17, 2014
↑
Columbia, SC (USA)
2014
200m
21.52+1.8Jun 14, 2014
↑
Greensboro, NC (USA)
2014
200m-short-track
21.52-Dec 7, 2014
↑
Jonesboro, AR (USA) (i)
2014
4x100m
41.47-Jun 14, 2014
↑
Greensboro, NC (USA)
2014
400m
48.00-May 17, 2014
↑
Columbia, SC (USA)
2013
100m
10.71+1.0Jun 14, 2013
↑
Greensboro, NC (USA)
2013
200m
21.90+2.5Apr 13, 2013
↑
Columbia, SC (USA)
2013
4x100m
41.14-Jul 27, 2013
↑
Greensboro, NC (USA)
2013
400m
48.89-May 11, 2013
↑
Hopkins, SC (USA)
2012
100m
10.81+2.1Jun 16, 2012
↑
Greensboro, NC (USA)
2012
200m
21.87+1.3May 12, 2012
↑
Columbia, SC (USA)
2012
400m
49.87-May 12, 2012
↑
Columbia, SC (USA)

2022

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
60m
6.78-Feb 12American Track League
60m
6.73-Feb 12American Track League

2021

22 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100m
10.39+0.3Jul 9Stars and Stripes Classic - American Track League, Marietta HS, Marietta, GA
100m
10.17-0.3Jun 20U.S. Olympic Trials, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
100m
10.04+2.7Jun 19U.S. Olympic Trials, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
200m
20.72+0.0May 30Pure Summer Invitational, National Training Center, Clermont, FL
100m
10.32-0.2May 30Pure Summer Invitational, National Training Center, Clermont, FL
100m
10.21+0.5May 23adidas Boost Boston Games
100m
10.12+0.3May 23adidas Boost Boston Games
100m
10.18+1.9May 9USATF Golden Games
100m
10.19+1.0May 9USATF Golden Games
100m
10.10+2.3May 2Pure Athletics Sprint Elite Meet, National Training Center, Clermont, FL
100m
10.38-0.2Apr 24USATF Grand Prix, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
100m
10.36+0.3Apr 24USATF Grand Prix, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
100m
10.25+0.8Apr 17Tom Jones Memorial Invitational, Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL - Olympic Development
100m
10.15+2.9Apr 4Pure Athletics Spring Invitational, National Training Center, Clermont, FL
100m
10.18+1.0Apr 4Pure Athletics Spring Invitational, National Training Center, Clermont, FL
200m
20.93+2.5Mar 27The Florida International "Pro Addition", Ansin Sports Complex, Miramar, FL
60m
6.74-Feb 13New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, Ocean Breeze Athl. Complex, New York, NY (i) - World Athletics Indoor Tour
60m
6.71-Feb 13New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, Ocean Breeze Athl. Complex, New York, NY (i) - World Athletics Indoor Tour
60m
6.71-Jan 31American Track League 2
60m
6.71-Jan 31American Track League 2
60m
6.68+1.4Jan 22Orange Winter Classic #2, National Training Center, Clermont, FL
60m
6.69+2.0Jan 22Orange Winter Classic #2, National Training Center, Clermont, FL

2020

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100m
10.41+0.2Aug 15American Track League Meet #6, Life University Track & Field Stadium, Marietta, GA
100m
10.50-0.1Aug 15American Track League Meet #6, Life University Track & Field Stadium, Marietta, GA
100m
10.18+1.5Jul 24Back to the Track, National Training Center, Clermont, FL
100m
10.23+1.4Jul 24Back to the Track, National Training Center, Clermont, FL
100m
10.42-0.1Jul 4Showdown in Otown, Montverde Academy, Montverde, FL
100m
10.45+0.2Jul 4Showdown in Otown, Montverde Academy, Montverde, FL
60m
6.82-Feb 14Tiger Paw Invitational, Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (i)
60m
6.72-Feb 14Tiger Paw Invitational, Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (i)
60m
6.67-Jan 18Larry Wieczorek Invitational, Iowa-Recreation Building, Iowa City, IA (i) - Olympic Development
60m
6.69-Jan 18Larry Wieczorek Invitational, Iowa-Recreation Building, Iowa City, IA (i) - Olympic Development

2019

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100m
10.49-3.7Jul 26USA Championships, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA
100m
10.40-1.6Jul 25USA Championships, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA
100m
10.41-1.0Jul 2Meeting de Marseille Pro Athlé Tour, Marseille
100m
10.36-0.8Jul 2Meeting de Marseille Pro Athlé Tour, Marseille
100m
10.37-0.9May 18Meeting de la Grande Caraibe, Baie Mahault
100m
10.28+0.3May 5PURE Athletics Sprint Elite Meet, Clermont, FL
100m
10.24+0.6May 5PURE Athletics Sprint Elite Meet, Clermont, FL
100m
10.25+1.8Apr 27Tom Jones Memorial, Gainesville, FL
100m
10.20+3.1Apr 20PURE Athletics/NTC Spring Classic, Clermont, FL
100m
10.19+3.6Apr 20PURE Athletics/NTC Spring Classic, Clermont, FL
4x100m
39.87-Mar 30Pepsi Florida Relays, Gainesville, FL

2018

5 performances
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Honours

🥈

IAAF World Championships in Athletics

4x100 Metres Relay

2017
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Jaylen Bacon's 100 m personal best?

Jaylen Bacon's 100 m personal best is 9.97, set on May 25, 2018 in Sacramento, CA (USA), #159 on the all-time list.

Which events does Jaylen Bacon compete in?

Jaylen Bacon competes in the 100 m and 200 m.

How did Jaylen Bacon perform in 2022?

2022 season best: 6.73, set on Feb 12, 2022 in Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (USA) (i). Last competition: American Track League on Feb 12, 2022, 6.78.

How many medals has Jaylen Bacon won?

Jaylen Bacon has won 1 World Championships medal.