Nickel Ashmeade

Born
Apr 7, 1990 (36 years old)
Birthplace
Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Events
200 m · 100 m
Height
1.83 m
Weight
77 kg

Nickel Ashmeade is a renowned track and field athlete who devoted their career to competitive athletics. With years of dedicated training and consistent performances, Nickel Ashmeade established themselves as a respected competitor at both national and international levels. The athlete demonstrated exceptional technical skills and maintained high standards of performance across multiple seasons. Their commitment to excellence and improvement drove them to pursue personal records and competitive success. Nickel Ashmeade's career exemplified the dedication required to compete at elite levels of track and field athletics.

Nickel Ashmeade's competitive achievements were highlighted by participation in world-class competitions including World Championships. These prestigious international events provided platforms to compete against the finest distance runners from around the globe. Such participation demanded exceptional preparation, peak athletic conditioning, and strategic race execution. The athlete's ability to compete effectively at championship level demonstrated their technical expertise and mental fortitude. Their performances at these elite competitions contributed significantly to their professional reputation and helped establish them as a top-tier competitor in their discipline.

Nickel Ashmeade's career in competitive athletics demonstrates the importance of dedication, technical expertise, and consistent effort in achieving athletic success. Throughout their competitive years, they contributed meaningfully to track and field sports through their performances and athletic achievements. The athlete's career exemplifies how sustained commitment to athletic excellence yields lasting recognition and respect within the sporting community. After transitioning from elite competition, Nickel Ashmeade's influence remained significant as younger athletes looked to their achievements as models for athletic development. Their legacy within track and field athletics continues as a testament to the value of disciplined training and unwavering commitment to competitive excellence.

Personal best · 200 m19.85
2021 season best20.71May 30, 2021 · National Training Center, Clermont, FL
Medals3Olympic Games: 1 gold · World Championships: 2 gold
World record1:18.634x200 Metres Relay Short Track

As of Oct 28, 2026: 200 m 19.85 (#52 all-time), 100 m 9.90 (#61 all-time), 2021 season best 20.71 (May 30, 2021, National Training Center, Clermont, FL (USA)) · Last competition: Jamaican Championships, National Stadium, Kingston, Jun 26, 2021, 22.05 · Olympic Games: 1 gold · World Championships: 2 gold · World record (4x200 Metres Relay Short Track) · 36 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
100mMoskva 20139.901,241 pts#61
200mZürich 201219.851,244 pts#52
400mFL 201247.191,033 pts–
4x100mRio de Janeiro 201637.27–
4x400mFL 20123:06.29–
60mIndoorMA 20146.621,142 pts–

Medals

CompetitionsGoldSilverBronzeTotal
Olympic Games1––1
World Championships2––2
Total3––3

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2021100m 10.11+2.2May 2, 2021National Training Center, Clermont, FL (USA)
2021200m 20.71+0.1May 30, 2021National Training Center, Clermont, FL (USA)
2020100m 10.16+1.8Jul 24, 2020National Training Center, Clermont, FL (USA)
2020200m 20.47+1.6Jul 25, 2020National Training Center, Clermont, FL (USA)
2018100m 10.42-0.4Apr 28, 2018Clermont, FL (USA)
2017100m 10.18+0.2Jun 10, 2017Kingston (JAM)
2017150MetresS 15.16+1.1Jun 4, 2017–
2017200m 20.37+0.0Jul 11, 2017Luzern (SUI)
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Nickel Ashmeade's 200 m personal best is 19.85, set on Aug 30, 2012 in Letzigrund, Zürich (SUI), #52 on the all-time list.

Nickel Ashmeade competes in the 200 m and 100 m.

2021 season best: 20.71, set on May 30, 2021 in National Training Center, Clermont, FL (USA). Last competition: Jamaican Championships, National Stadium, Kingston on Jun 26, 2021, 22.05.

Nickel Ashmeade has won 1 Olympic Games medal and 2 World Championships medals.

Yes, Nickel Ashmeade holds the 4x200 Metres Relay Short Track world record with 1:18.63.