Mark Jelks

Born: Apr 10, 1984 (42 years old)
Birthplace: Gary, United States
Events: 100 m · 60 m

Mark Jelks is a sprinter born on April 10, 1984, in Gary, Indiana. He has represented both the United States and Nigeria internationally, specializing in the 100-metre dash with a personal best of 9.99 seconds.

Jelks represented the United States at the 2007 World Championships in Athletics. He won the national title at the 2009 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships in the 60-metre dash with a personal record of 6.51 seconds. His sub-10-second 100-metre time places him among the fastest sprinters in American history.

In 2014, Jelks changed his eligibility to represent Nigeria and competed for his new country at the 2014 Commonwealth Games. His career demonstrates the international movement of athletes who choose to represent countries beyond their birth nation.

Personal best · 100 m9.96

#194 all-time

2015 season best9.96Mar 28, 2015 · Lawrence, KS

2015 season best

Personal best · 60 m6.51

As of Oct 28, 2026: 100 m 9.96 (#194 all-time), 60 m 6.51, 2015 season best 9.96 (Mar 28, 2015, Lawrence, KS (USA)) · 42 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time

100mTX 20159.96*1,220 pts#194

200mAthina 200920.281,176 pts#407

400mIndoorAR 201048.511,010 pts–

4x100mPA 200938.36–

60mIndoorMA 20096.511,204 pts–

60m20096.511,204 pts–

400m-short-trackIndoorAR 201048.511,010 pts–

400m-short-track201048.511,010 pts–

200m-short-track201021.061,124 pts–

200m-short-trackIndoorTX 201021.061,124 pts–

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

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Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
2015	100m	9.96	+3.3	Mar 28, 2015	Lawrence, KS (USA)
2015	200m	20.88	+3.7	May 23, 2015	Stade Senghor, Dakar (SEN)
2015	4x100m	40.05	–	Mar 28, 2015	Austin, TX (USA)
2014	60m Indoor	6.58	–	Feb 15, 2014	Air Force Academy (USA) (i)
2014	60m	6.58	–	Feb 15, 2014	–
2014	100m	10.05	+8.6	Apr 12, 2014	Le Grand Stade, Marrakech (MAR)
2014	200m	21.12	+0.3	Aug 13, 2014	Marrakesh African Championships
2014	4x100m	38.80	–	Aug 12, 2014	Le Grand Stade, Marrakech (MAR)

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What is Mark Jelks's 100 m personal best?

Mark Jelks's 100 m personal best is 9.96, set on Mar 28, 2015 in Austin, TX (USA), #194 on the all-time list.

Which events does Mark Jelks compete in?

Mark Jelks competes in the 100 m and 60 m.

How did Mark Jelks perform in 2015?

2015 season best: 9.96, set on Mar 28, 2015 in Lawrence, KS (USA).

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