Charokee Young

Charokee Young
Personal information
NationalityJamaican
Born (2000-08-21) 21 August 2000 (age 24)
Sport
CountryJamaica
SportTrack and field
Event400 meters
College teamTexas A&M Aggies
ClubPuma International
2022-Present
Medal record
Women's athletics
Representing  Jamaica
World Championships
Silver medal – second place 2022 Eugene 4×400 m relay
Silver medal – second place 2023 Budapest 4×400 m relay
NACAC U23 Championships
Gold medal – first place 2021 San José 400 m
Gold medal – first place 2021 San José 4×400 m mixed
CARIFTA Games U20
Silver medal – second place 2018 Nassau 400 m

Charokee Young (born 21 August 2000) is a track and field athlete from Jamaica.[1]

Career

Young came third in the Jamaican national championships over 400 metres in 2022. At the 2022 World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon Young qualified from the heats for the semi finals in the 400 meters where she placed 16th in 51.41 and ran in the 4 x 400 metres relay in which the team won the silver medal.[2]

In February 2024, she competed in the 400 metres at the 2024 World Athletics Championships in Glasgow.[3][4] She was part of the 4x400m relay team which reached the final in Glasgow.[5]

In April 2024, she was selected as part of the Jamiacan team for the 2024 World Athletics Relays in Nassau, Bahamas.[6] In July 2024, she was officially selected for the Jamaican team at the 2024 Paris Olympics.[7]

NCAA

Charokee Young is a 2-time NCAA Division 1 champion, former collegiate outdoor 4x400 m relay record holder, 9-time NCAA Division 1 All-American sprinter & Southeastern Conference Champion.

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing Texas A&M Aggies track and field
2022 2022 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships[8] University of Oregon 2nd 400 metres 50.65
4th 4x400 metres relay 3:25.63 (p)
SEC Outdoor Track and Field Championships[9] University of Mississippi 2nd 400 metres 50.45
2nd 4x400 metres relay 3:22.01
2022 NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships[10] Birmingham Metro CrossPlex 7th 400 metres 51.61
SEC Indoor Track and Field Championships[11] Texas A&M University 4th 400 metres 51.28
2nd 4x400 metres relay 3:25.43
2021 2021 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships[12] University of Oregon 5th 400 metres 51.13
1st 4x400 metres relay 3:22.34
SEC Outdoor Track and Field Championships[13] Texas A&M University 6th 400 metres 51.57
1st 4x400 metres relay 3:26.17
2021 NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships University of Arkansas 4th 400 metres 51.41
1st 4x400 metres relay 3:26.68
2020 2020 NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships University of New Mexico Cancelled due to Covid-19 800 metres All-American
4x400 metres relay All-American
SEC Indoor Track and Field Championships[14] Gilliam Indoor Track Stadium
Texas A&M University 		3rd 800 metres 2:05.80[15]
7th 4x400 metres relay 3:34.73

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References

  1. ^ "Charokee YOUNG | Profile | World Athletics". Worldathletics.org. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
  2. ^ Phillips, Mitch (25 July 2022). "U.S. storm to another crushing 4x400m men's relay gold". Reuters.com. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
  3. ^ "Women's 400m Results - World Athletics Indoor Championships 2024". Watch Athletics. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
  4. ^ "Ackeem Blake, Shashalee Forbes lead Jamaica's 19-member team to World Indoors". Sportsmax. 23 February 2024. Retrieved 24 February 2024.
  5. ^ "Women's 4x400m Results - World Athletics Indoor Championships 2024". Watch Athletics. 3 March 2024. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
  6. ^ "Jamaica's youngsters to take World Relays stage". Jamaica Gleaner. 17 April 2024. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
  7. ^ Levy, Leighton (7 July 2024). "JAAA announces star-studded team for 2024 Paris Olympic Games". Sportsmax.tv. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
  8. ^ 2022 NCAA Division 1 Outdoor Track and Field Championship results TFRRS
  9. ^ 2022 SEC Division 1 Outdoor Track and Field Championship results TFRRS
  10. ^ 2022 NCAA Division 1 Indoor Track and Field Championship results TFRRS
  11. ^ 2022 SEC Division 1 Indoor Track and Field Championship results TFRRS
  12. ^ TFRRS (15 May 2021). "2021 SEC Outdoor Championships results". TFRRS.org. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
  13. ^ TFRRS (15 May 2021). "2021 SEC Outdoor Championships results". TFRRS.org. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
  14. ^ TFRRS (29 February 2020). "2020 SEC Indoor Track and Field Championships results". TFRRS.org. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
  15. ^ TFRRS (28 February 2020). "2020 SEC Indoor Track and Field Championships 800 m results". TFRRS.org. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
  16. ^ Charokee Young Texas A&M University Track Results TFRRS

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