Wanyá McCoy (born 29 March 2003) is a Bahamian sprinter from the Berry Islands.[1][2]

Wanyá McCoy
Personal information
BornMarch 29, 2003 (2003-03-29) (age 21)
Medal record
Athletics
Representing  Bahamas
NACAC U-23 Championships
Gold medal – first place 2021 San Jose 200 meters
Gold medal – first place 2021 San Jose 400 meters
Gold medal – first place 2021 San Jose 4x100 meters relay

Early life and education

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Born to parents Sandra and Sergio, McCoy is originally from Bullock's Harbour, Berry Islands. He has several siblings, including brother Malachi, who plays basketball. Upon moving to Nassau, McCoy attended Doris Johnson High School[3] and then Queen's College High School. He was initially a basketball player before switching to track. He went on to compete for Clemson University before transferring to University of Florida,[4][5] where he studies educational science.

Personal bests

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Event Time Venue Date
100 m 10.02 (+0.6) Gainesville, Florida May 11, 2024
200 m 19.93 (+1.0) Gainesville, Florida May 11, 2024
400m   45.91 Louisville, Kentucky February 25, 2023

References

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  1. ^ "The next closest relay team to the required time for qualification is the men's 4x400m relay. The quartet of Wanya McCoy, Steven Gardiner, Miller and Russell, ran 3:02.87". The Tribune 242. Retrieved 7 February 2022.
  2. ^ "Mccoy Qualifies For Carifta Games In Under-20 Boys' 200m". The Tribune 242. Retrieved 5 February 2022.
  3. ^ Stubbs, Brent (14 May 2024). "Sprinter Wanya McCoy 'making the adjustment'". The Tribune. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
  4. ^ "Bahamas duo of Terrence Jones and Wayna McCoy". News Day TT. Retrieved 7 February 2022.
  5. ^ "Nacac: Bahamas Finishes Third Overall". The Tribune 242. Retrieved 7 February 2022.
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