Jayden DeLeon sets meet record in men's 400 at U20 championships

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Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Jayden DeLeon sets meet record in men's 400 at U20 championships
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At the World Athletics U20 Championships on August 7 in Eugene, Oregon, Jayden DeLeon won the men's 400 meters, setting a new meet record of 44.47 seconds. He overcame a late challenge from Quincy Wilson, who clocked a season-best time of 44.62 for silver. Leedert Koekemoer of South Africa took bronze with a time of 44.96. Le’Ezra Brown broke the American U20 record in the 110 hurdles during preliminaries and semifinals. Michael-Andre Matthew Edwards triumphed in a dramatic men's triple jump finish over Mile Nesmith, taking gold with a mark of 56 feet, ½ inch. Both Tate Taylor and Mia Maxwell advanced to the finals in the 200 meters.

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  • Jayden DeLeon caps Day 3 by winning the men's 400 meters.
  • Le’Ezra Brown sets an American U20 record in the 110 hurdles.
  • Michael-Andre Matthew Edwards wins the men's triple jump final.
  • Tate Taylor and Mia Maxwell advance to the 200 meters final.
  • The championships continue with more finals scheduled for Saturday.
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Jayden DeLeon caps Day 3 with a victory in the men's 400, one of many highlights as the World Athletics U20 Championships continue at Hayward Field.

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