Christopher Borzor (born 11 April 1999) is a Haitian sprinter. He holds the Haitian national record over 100 metres.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Haitian |
| Born | 11 April 1999 Haiti |
| Height | 6’0Ft |
| Weight | 175 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | Sprint |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal bests | 100m: 10.14 (Nassau, 2024) NR 200m: 20.55 (Auburn, 2021) |
Early and personal life
editBorzor's family moved to the United States when he was six year-old. He grew up in Baldwin on Long Island, New York. He attended Uniondale High School and as a high school senior he finished fifth in both the 100 metres and 200 metres at the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Track and Field Championships. He then attended the University of Cincinnati, where he earned a degree in interdisciplinary studies, and the University of South Carolina to study for a masters degree in gerontology.[2][3][4]
Career
editHe broke the University of Cincinnati records for the 200 metres indoors (20.84s), and outdoor 200 metres (20.55s). He set a new national record for the 100 metres during the NACAC New Life Invitational at The Bahamas National Stadium in Nassau, Bahamas on June 15, 2024, running a time of 10.14 seconds.[2]
Borzor represented Haiti at 2024 Paris Olympics in the 100 metres. He won his heat in the preliminary round, but did not proceed past the first round after placing fifth in his heat with a time of 10.28.[5][6][7][8]
References
edit- ^ "Christopher Borzor". World Athletics. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
- ^ a b "Meet the seven Haitians looking to shock the world at the Paris Olympics". Haitian Times. 16 July 2024. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
- ^ "From Baldwin to Paris: Chris Borzor ran in the Olympics". liberald. August 2, 2024. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
- ^ "Olympics 2024: Uniondale graduate Chris Borzor ready to fulfill lifelong dream in Paris". newsday. 1 August 2024. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
- ^ "Haiti's bumpy ride at Olympics ends as Chatfield gets eliminated in 100-meter hurdles". Haitian Times. 8 August 2024. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
- ^ "Borzor eliminated in first round of 100-meter sprint after preliminary race triumph at Olympics". Haitian Times. 3 August 2024. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
- ^ "Men's 100m Results - Paris Olympic Games 2024 Athletics". Watch Athletics. 4 August 2024. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
- ^ "Paris 2024 Olympic Games : In the 100m, Christopher Borzor eliminated in the 1st round". icihaiti. 3 August 2024. Retrieved 9 August 2024.