How Old is Kyree King?

Last Modified Aug 12, 2024 15:14 IST
How Old is Kyree King
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Kyree King is a professional American track and field athlete, specializing in sprint events. He started his athletic journey at Mt. San Antonio College in the California Community College Athletic Association. King later showcased his talent at Western Kentucky University, before transferring to the University of Oregon for his senior year. King was named an All-American in the 200 meters and earned the prestigious title of the 2017 Pac-12 Men's Track Athlete of the Year at Oregon. King dominated the Pac-12 Championships, winning titles in the 100-meter, 200-meter, and 4x100-meter relay. He broke the Oregon school record in the 100 meters clocking an impressive 10.00 seconds during the 2017 NCAA Championship preliminaries.King set another Oregon record in the 60 meters with a time of 6.57 seconds at the NCAA Indoor Championships.

The 30-year-old athlete secured a silver medal in the 100 meters and contributed to the gold medal-winning American 4x100 meter relay team at the 2022 NACAC Championships in the Bahamas. He was selected for the American team at the 2024 World Athletics Relays in Nassau, Bahamas. King finished third in the 200 meters at the 2024 Doha Diamond League. He also won the 100 meters at the 2024 LA Grand Prix with a time of 10.11 seconds and was placed third in the 200 meters at the 2024 Prefontaine Classic. He finished second in the 100 meters at the 2024 BAUHAUS-galan Diamond League event in Stockholm. This victory earned him a spot in the United States relay pool for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Kyree King's Age

Kyree King is 30 years old, as of August 2024. King was born on July 9, 1994, in Ontario, California, United States.

Kyree King's Other Physical Attributes

AttributeMeasurement
Height6ft 1in (1.85 m)
Weight149 lbs (59 kg)
Age30 years old
Hair ColorBlack
GenderMale

Kyree King's Height

Kyree King is 6ft 1in (1.85 m) tall. King's height allows for a favorable power-to-weight ratio crucial for sprinting efficiency. His height also offers an optimal stride length for acceleration and maintaining high speed in races such as the 100m and 200m events.

Kyree King's Weight

Kyree King weighs 149 lbs (59 kg).

Kyree King's Awards and Achievements

  • Kyree King was the 2017 Pac-12 Men's Track Athlete of the Year by winning Pac-12 titles in the 100-meter, 200-meter, and 4x100m relay in 2017.

  • Kyree King ran 100 meters in 10.04 seconds on August 10 at Montverde Academy, Florida, and was ranked 9th on the worldwide year list for 2020.

  • Kyree King was part of the victorious American 4x100m relay team that won gold at the NACAC Championships.

  • Kyree King was a silver medalist in the 100m at the NACAC Championships in Freeport, Grand Bahama.

Kyree King's Record

    • Kyree King won a gold medal in the 4×100 m relay at the 2024 World Relays held in Nassau.

    • Kyree King won a gold medal in the 4×100 m relay at the 2022 NACAC Championships held in Freeport.

    • Kyree King won a silver medal in the 100 meters at the 2022 NACAC Championships held in Freeport.

    • Kyree King won a silver medal in the 200 meters at the 2022 NACAC Championships held in Freeport.

FAQ's On Kyree King Age

A. Kyree King went to Mt. San Antonio College in the California Community College Athletic Association then transferred to Western Kentucky before transferring to the University of Oregon.

A. Kyree King played for Western Kentucky Hilltoppers while in Western Kentucky and then for Oregon Ducks at the University of Oregon.

A. Kyree King hails from Ontario, California, United States.

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