Christopher Bailey, also known as "Chris," won the gold medal in the 4×400 m relay at the 2023 World Athletics Championship and the silver medal in the 2024 World Athletics Indoor Championship. In men's 400 meters, his world ranking is 22nd as of July 2024, according to the World Athletics. He was born on May 29, 2000, in Atlanta, Georgia, in the United States, and went to Carver High School.
Competing in the USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships in 2023, Bailey won the 400-meter heats. The fifth-fastest time got him to the final, and he was chosen for the 2023 World Athletics Championships, which were held in Budapest in August, in which he finished seventh.
Bailey competed for the United States in the 2024 World Athletics Relays in Nassau, Bahamas, in May 2024 and finished first, clocking 2:59.95, as per World Athletics. Most recently, he qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics through the U.S. Olympic Team Trial held in June and finished third with 44.42 seconds.
Chris Bailey’s Nationality
Chris Bailey’s nationality is American since he was born in Atlanta, Georgia, in the USA. He went to Carver High School, after which he switched two colleges - Mississippi Valley State University, followed by the University of Tennessee before finally ending with the University of Arkansas.
Bailey broke Terry Gatson's 2005 mark of 45:29 in the 400 meters by setting a new record in January 2023 for Arkansas Razorbacks College in 45:09. In March 2023, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Bailey won the NCAA Indoors 4x400m title while competing for the Arkansas Razorbacks.
Chris Bailey’s Hometown
Chris Bailey’s hometown is Atlanta, Georgia. At the 2024 World Athletics Indoor Championships in Glasgow, Tony van Diepen of the Netherlands and the formidable Doom were in contention for third place, with American Christopher Bailey leading the way for the USA on the anchor leg.
For the majority of his leg, Bailey maintained his advantage, but the longer Doom hung on the US runner's shoulder, the more certain the result appeared to be. Doom surged past the finish line in 3:02.54, falling just 0.03 short of their national indoor record. The Netherlands won bronze with an indoor Dutch record of 3:04.25, while the USA grabbed second place in 3:02.60.
Chris Bailey’s Birthplace
Chris Bailey was born in Atlanta, Georgia.
FAQs on Chris Bailey's Nationality
A. Chris Bailey's nationality is American.
A. Chris Bailey was born in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
A. Chris Bailey attended Carver High School.
A. Chris Bailey is ranked 22nd in the men's 400 meters, as per World Athletics.
A. Chris Bailey won gold in the 4x400m relay (2023) and silver in the 4x400m relay (2024).
A. Chris Bailey attended Mississippi Valley State University, the University of Tennessee, and the University of Arkansas.
