Wayne Davis

Wayne Davis II is a hurdler born on August 22, 1991, in Raleigh, North Carolina. Originally American, he now represents Trinidad and Tobago in the 110 metre hurdles. He holds the world youth record, world junior record, and US high school record in the 39-inch 110m hurdles with a time of 13.08 seconds.

Davis set these remarkable records while competing at Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School in North Carolina. His exceptional performances at the youth and junior levels marked him as one of the most talented young hurdlers to emerge from the American high school system. These records demonstrated his extraordinary potential in the hurdles.

His decision to represent Trinidad and Tobago at the senior international level reflects the global nature of athletics, where athletes sometimes choose to compete for countries of their heritage. Davis's record-breaking junior performances remain a testament to his prodigious talent in the hurdles event.