Tyra Gittens

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.

Personal best · Long Jump6.96
2026 season best6.83Jan 30, 2026 · Cliff Rovelto Indoor Track, Manhattan, KS
National record1.95High Jump
Personal best · Pentathlon Short Track4612

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

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
200mTX 2021Trinidad & Tobago 200 m all-time list23.33*1,101 pts––
800mIndoorAR 20212:28.22767 pts––

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026HJ Indoor1.81–Feb 14, 2026Tyson Invitational
2026LJ Indoor6.73–Feb 13, 2026Tyson Invitational
2026LJ 6.83–Jan 30, 2026DeLoss Dodds Invitational
2025LJ 6.73+0.6May 17, 2025Texas State Twilight Last Chance Meet, Bobcat Track and Field Complex, San Marcos, TX
202560m Indoor7.38–Jan 17, 2025Texas Tech Corky Classic
2025100m 11.47+0.9Apr 25, 2025Texas Invitational
2024LJ 6.56+1.7Jun 16, 2024Meeting International d'Athlétisme de Troyes Aube, Stade d'Athletisme Pierre Voillequin, Troyes
2024100m 11.56+1.8Apr 27, 2024Texas Invitational
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Tyra Gittens's Long Jump personal best is 6.96, set on May 14, 2021 in Cushing Stadium, College Station, TX (USA), #100 on the all-time list.

Tyra Gittens competes in the Long Jump and Pentathlon Short Track.

2026 season best: 6.83, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Cliff Rovelto Indoor Track, Manhattan, KS (USA). Last competition: ISTAF 2026 on Aug 30, 2026, 6.79.