Tia Clayton (born August 17, 2004) is a young Jamaican sprinter rapidly making a name for herself on the international stage. While still developing her individual prowess, she has already established herself as a key member of Jamaica's dominant relay teams.Tia has an identical twin sister, Tina Clayton, who is also a talented sprinter. They have pushed and supported each other throughout their athletic journeys.Details about Tia's early life are not widely available, but her talent became evident during her junior athletic career. She competed at the high school level in Jamaica, undoubtedly honing her skills and preparing for bigger challenges.Tia burst onto the international scene in 2021 at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Nairobi, Kenya.
Tia ran the anchor leg for the Jamaican 4x100m relay team, securing a gold medal and setting a new world under-20 record (42.94 seconds) in the process.In 2022, Tia returned to the World U20 Championships, this time held in Cali, Colombia. Tia once again led the Jamaican 4x100m relay team to victory, anchoring another world under-20 record-breaking performance (42.59 seconds).2024 marked a significant turning point for Tia. She competed in the Jamaican Senior National Athletics Championships and secured a silver medal in the 100m finals, clocking a blistering time of 10.90 seconds. This impressive result, achieved behind the legendary Shericka Jackson, qualified her for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris!
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