Brendon Rodney (born April 9, 1992) is a Canadian sprinter who has carved his name among the world's elite, particularly in the electrifying 4x100m relay. Rodney's defining moments have come on the biggest stage. He's a two-time Olympic medalist in the 4x100m relay. In his debut at Rio 2016, he played a pivotal role in securing a bronze medal for Canada, running the third leg and contributing to a national record-breaking performance. His talent extends beyond relays, as he also competed in the 200m after a dominant win at the Canadian Championships, where he became only the second Canadian to break the prestigious 20-second barrier.
He replicated this success at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, anchoring the third leg of the 4x100m relay team to a silver medal and again participating in the individual 200m race.World Champion: In 2022, Rodney reached the pinnacle of his sprinting career. At the World Athletics Championships, he teamed up with his compatriots Andre De Grasse, Jerome Blake, and Aaron Brown to dominate the 4x100m relay, securing the coveted gold medal and shattering the national record with a blistering time.
Rodney's journey began at St. Augustine Secondary School in Brampton, Canada. He established himself as a national champion in 2014, winning the 200m title at the Canadian Championships. This same year marked his international debut for Canada at the Commonwealth Games.Consistent Excellence: Rodney's dedication has been evident throughout his career. He has consistently reached podiums and achieved personal bests. While narrowly missing the 200m final at the 2015 Pan Am Games and experiencing the disappointment of a disqualification in the 4x100m relay (initially appearing victorious), he displayed resilience. He made his World Athletics Championships debut that same year, contributing to Canada's bronze medal in the 4x100m relay and setting a personal best in the 200m.
Brendon Rodney's personal best comes in the 200 meters with a time of 19.96 seconds, which he achieved at the 2016 Canadian Track and Field Championships. This accomplishment made him only the second Canadian man to ever break the 20-second barrier in the event.
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