Jevaughn Powell Explained

Jevaughn Powell (born 19 November 2000) is a Jamaican sprinter who specializes in the 400 metres.^[1]

Career

Jevaughn Powell won the Jamaican national championships over 400 metres in 2022. At the 2022 World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon Powell didn’t qualify from the heats but did run in the 4 x 400 metres relay in which the team won the silver medal.^[2]

He competed collegiately for the University of Texas at El Paso before transferring to the University of Florida.^[3]

He finished third in the 400 metres at the Jamaican Athletics Championships in June 2024.^{[4] [5] [6]} In July 2024, he was officially selected for the Jamaican team at the 2024 Paris Olympics.^[7]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Jevaughn POWELL | Profile | World Athletics. worldathletics.org.
2. Web site: U.S. storm to another crushing 4x400m men's relay gold. Mitch. Phillips. 25 July 2022. www.reuters.com.
3. Web site: UTEP track star Jevaughn Powell transfers to Florida . ktsm.com . 31 July 2022 . 29 August 2023 . Guzman, Sam.
4. Web site: Watkin runs big personal best 44.48 to claim first national 400m title at JAAA National Senior Championships Featured. SportsMax. 29 June 2024. Bradley. Jacks . June 28, 2024.
5. Web site: Thompson sets world-leading mark to win Jamaican 100m. Reuters. 29 June 2024. 29 June 2024.
6. Web site: Watkin sets personal best for men's 400m title. Jamaica Gleaner. 29 June 2024. 28 June 2024.
7. Web site: JAAA announces star-studded team for 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Sportsmax.tv. 8 July 2024. Leighton. Levy. July 7, 2024.