Trentavis Friday (born June 5, 1995) is an American track and field athlete specializing in sprinting events. He is the USA Men's High School Record Holder in the 100 metres.[1]

A native of Gastonia, North Carolina, Friday attended Cherryville High School. He then attended Florida State University for one year, before turning professional by signing a four-year contract with Xtep in November 2015,[2][3] in order to prepare for the 2016 Summer Olympics. At the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials, Friday finished fifth in his preliminary.[4]

Friday was named Gatorade National Track & Field Athlete in 2014.[5] He was also Track and Field News "High School Athlete of the Year."[6]

References

  1. ^ "FSU incoming freshman breaks national mark in the 100". Tallahassee Democrat. July 5, 2014.
  2. ^ "Trentavis Friday Turns Pro!". NC Runners. November 27, 2015.
  3. ^ "Cherryville grad Trentavis Friday returns from Florida State to train for Olympics". Gaston Gazette.
  4. ^ "USA Track & Field - Results". Archived from the original on 2016-07-15. Retrieved 2019-12-23.
  5. ^ "Trentavis Friday named Gatorade Athlete of the Year". Archived from the original on 2014-07-11. Retrieved 2014-07-09.
  6. ^ "Track & Field News - the Bible of the Sport Since 1948". Archived from the original on 2016-08-18. Retrieved 2016-07-14.
Awards
Preceded by Track & Field News High School Boys Athlete of the Year
2014 		Succeeded by
Records
Preceded by USA Men's High School Record Holder, 100 metres
5 July 2014 – present 		Incumbent


Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trentavis_Friday
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