Teahna Daniels
Career
Active 2010 – present
Biography
About Teahna Daniels
Athletic and 5'7" tall, Teahna Daniels has made her mark as an American sprinter. Born on March 25, 1997, in Orlando, Florida, she began competing at age 13 and has been active in the sport for 16 years. As a Black athlete, she represents the United States on the track, specializing in sprinting events.
Daniels gained international attention at the 2019 World Athletics Championships, where she placed seventh in the women's 100 metres. She also led off the American 4 x 100 meters relay team at the 2014 World Junior Championships and the 2015 Pan American Junior Athletics Championships, winning gold medals in both. At the Pan American Junior Championships, she earned an individual bronze in the 100 m.
Collegiately, Daniels ran for the Texas Longhorns, placing third in the 100 m at the 2017 NCAA Outdoor Championships and reaching the finals in both the 100 m and 200 m at the 2019 NCAA Outdoor Championships. She won the 100 m title at the 2019 NACAC U18 and U23 Championships. Her first national podium came at the 2018 USA Track & Field Indoor Championships, where she took third in the 60-meter dash. In 2019, she won her first national title at the USA Outdoor Championships with a surprise victory in the 100 m, beating Olympic gold medallists English Gardner and Morolake Akinosun. That win was a breakthrough moment, and she continues to compete at a high level. Her hair is black, and she has an athletic build. She is 29 years old.
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What are Teahna Daniels' notable achievements in the 100 metres?
Teahna Daniels placed seventh in the women's 100 metres at the 2019 World Athletics Championships and won the 100 m title at the 2019 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, defeating Olympic gold medallists English Gardner and Morolake Akinosun.
What collegiate honors did Teahna Daniels earn?
At the University of Texas, Daniels placed third in the 100 m at the 2017 NCAA Outdoor Championships and was a finalist in both the 100 m and 200 m at the 2019 NCAA Outdoor Championships.
How did Teahna Daniels start her career and what is her experience?
Daniels began competing around age 13, in 2010, and has been active for 16 years. She has competed internationally for the United States since her junior years.
Did you know
- Daniels led the American 4x100m relay team to gold at both the 2014 World Junior Championships and the 2015 Pan American Junior Championships.
- Her 2019 national title win was described as a surprise victory over two Olympic gold medallists.
- Daniels started competing at age 13, which means she has been involved in athletics since 2010.
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