Daryll Neita (born August 29, 1996) is a British sprinter who specializes in short distances.
Neita's first major international competition came in 2016 at the European Championships in Amsterdam, where she earned a silver medal as part of the British 4x100m relay team. That same year, she reached the pinnacle of athletics, claiming a bronze medal in the 4x100m relay at the Rio Olympics. This achievement was followed by a string of relay victories:
World Championships silver medals (2017 & 2019)
European gold medal (2018) in the 4x100m relay
Individual Accolades and Recent Rise (2020-2024):
Neita has transitioned into a strong individual competitor as well. In 2022, she set a personal best of 10.90 seconds in the 100 meters at the Commonwealth Games, where she also secured a bronze medal. That year, she continued her success with another bronze in the 100 meters at the European Championships.
2023 saw her add a bronze medal in the 60 meters at the European Indoor Championships. This year (2024) has been particularly fruitful. Neita claimed a silver medal in the 200 meters at the European Championships in Rome. Most importantly, she dominated the 100 meters at the British Athletics Championships, securing a coveted spot on the British Olympic team.
Daryll Neita is a rising star in British sprinting, and with her recent individual achievements and continued relay success, she is a force to be reckoned with on the world stage.
Daryll Neita's personal bests are:
100 meters: 10.90 seconds (achieved in 2022)
200 meters: 22.61 seconds (achieved in 2021)
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