
Tyra Gittens
- Born
- Jun 6, 1998 (28 years old)
- Birthplace
- Tunapuna–Piarco, Trinidad and Tobago
- Events
- Long Jump · Pentathlon Short Track
Tyra Gittens-Spotsville is a Olympic track and field athlete specializing in the long jump. Born on 6 June 1998 in Tunapuna–Piarco, Trinidad and Tobago, Tyra has developed into a competitive athlete at the national and international level.
Tyra's career has been marked by participation in various competitions in long jump. As a representative of Olympic athletics, Tyra has competed against top athletes from around the world. The dedication required to compete at this level reflects years of training and personal sacrifice.
Tyra continues to be an active competitor in track and field, focusing on the long jump. Their participation in Olympic athletics programs helps to strengthen the competitive depth of the nation's athletic tradition. With ongoing training and competition experience, Tyra works to improve performance and achieve new personal milestones in the sport.
As of Nov 5, 2026: Long Jump 6.96 (#100 all-time), Pentathlon Short Track 4612, 2026 season best 6.83 (Jan 30, 2026, Cliff Rovelto Indoor Track, Manhattan, KS (USA)) · Last competition: ISTAF 2026, Aug 30, 2026, 6.79 · National record (High Jump) · 28 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | HJ Indoor | 1.81 | – | Feb 14, 2026 | Tyson Invitational |
| 2026 | LJ Indoor | 6.73 | – | Feb 13, 2026 | Tyson Invitational |
| 2026 | LJ | 6.83 | – | Jan 30, 2026 | DeLoss Dodds Invitational |
| 2025 | LJ | 6.73 | +0.6 | May 17, 2025 | Texas State Twilight Last Chance Meet, Bobcat Track and Field Complex, San Marcos, TX |
| 2025 | 60m Indoor | 7.38 | – | Jan 17, 2025 | Texas Tech Corky Classic |
| 2025 | 100m | 11.47 | +0.9 | Apr 25, 2025 | Texas Invitational |
| 2024 | LJ | 6.56 | +1.7 | Jun 16, 2024 | Meeting International d'Athlétisme de Troyes Aube, Stade d'Athletisme Pierre Voillequin, Troyes |
| 2024 | 100m | 11.56 | +1.8 | Apr 27, 2024 | Texas Invitational |