Janeek Brown (born 14 May 1998) is a Jamaican athlete who specializes in the 100m Hurdles. Her personal best is in the 100m hurdles is 12.40s.[2] Currently that time ranks her tied for #17 on the all time list. She set the mark while winning the 2019 NCAA Championships,[3] running for the University of Arkansas as a sophomore.[4]
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| Native name | Janeek Brown | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Nationality | Jamaican | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 14 May 1998[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Home town | Kingston, Jamaica | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Alma mater | Wolmer's High School for Girls | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (165 cm) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Track and field | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | 100-meter hurdles 200 meters | ||||||||||||||||||||
| College team | University of Arkansas | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Turned pro | 2019 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| World finals | 2019; 7th | ||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Biography
editBrown tied for the second fastest in NCAA history, a tick off Brianna Rollins' 12.39. It also became the pending Jamaican record, though it will not be ratified because Danielle Williams superseded it with a 12.32 run later in the season during the Diamond League. That same day she ran a Razorbacks school record of 22.40 in the 200 metres. The two marks combined 34.80 beat the world record for same day performance previously held by Jackie Joyner-Kersee,[5] from her world record heptathlon at the 1988 Olympics.
NCAA
editBrown is the Arkansas Razorbacks track and field and Southeastern Conference 100 meter hurdles all time record setter. In 2019, as a sophomore, Brown earned her fifth NCAA Division I All-American track and field award.[6]
Professional
editShe had previously represented Jamaica at the 2014 Summer Youth Olympics. Based on the hurdle mark, she qualified to represent Jamaica at the 2019 World Championships, qualifying for the final. She ultimately finished in seventh place.[7]
In July 2019, Brown chose to represent Puma as a title sponsor following a 2019 world leading time.[8]
In July 2024, she was selected for the Jamaican team at the 2024 Paris Olympics.[9]
Competition record
edit| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
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Representing  Jamaica
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| 2019 | World Championships | Doha, Qatar | 7th | 100 m hurdles | 12.88 |
| 2024 | Olympic Games | Paris, France | 19th (sf) | 100 m hurdles | 12.92 |
References
edit- ^ "Janeek Brown". World Athletics. Retrieved 5 October 2019.
- ^ "Janeek Brown". Iaaf.org. Retrieved 5 October 2019.
- ^ 2019 NCAA Outdoor Track and field Championships 100 m hurdles final results NCAA Track and Field Results Reporting System
- ^ Janeek Brown profile University of Arkansas
- ^ "Janeek Brown Breaks Jackie Joyner-Kersee's World Record, Leads Arkansas to National Championship". 9 June 2019.
- ^ Janeek Brown Arkansas Razorbacks
- ^ "IAAF Day 10 – Brown Finishes Seventh in 100mH Final". 6 October 2019.
- ^ PUMA signs NCAA 100/200 superstar Divine Oduduru + 100h world leader Janeek Brown to endorsement deals Letsrun
- ^ Levy, Leighton (7 July 2024). "JAAA announces star-studded team for 2024 Paris Olympic Games". Sportsmax.tv. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
External links
editDiamond League profile for Janeek Brown
World Athletics profile for Janeek Brown