Jordan Anthony has etched his name into the record books by becoming the fourth youngest athlete to win the men’s 60m title at the World Indoor Championships.
The young American sprinter joins an exclusive list of early champions in the event’s history. Interestingly, the three athletes younger than Anthony to win the title were also from the United States.
Trayvon Bromell achieved the feat in 2016, followed by Justin Gatlin in 2003, and Lee McRae back in 1987.
Anthony’s victory highlights the continued tradition of American excellence in short sprint events and signals the arrival of another major talent on the global stage.
His achievement adds to the legacy of young champions who have gone on to shape the future of sprinting.