Tate Taylor shocks at Prefontaine Classic, surpasses Usain Bolt's U20 mark
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 12:18 AM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
At the Prefontaine Classic on July 4, 2026, Tate Taylor, 18, achieved a stunning victory in the men’s 200 meters, defeating reigning Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo. His winning time of 19.75 seconds not only improved his own U.S. high school record but also positioned him third on the all-time U20 list, surpassing Usain Bolt's previous mark. This remarkable achievement surprised Taylor himself, as he did not anticipate winning. He will skip the USA Outdoor Championships but plans to compete in the World U20 Championships next month in Eugene.
- •Tate Taylor wins the 200m at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon.
- •Taylor's time of 19.75 improves his previous U.S. high school record of 19.94.
- •He surpasses Usain Bolt on the all-time U20 list with his performance.
- •Taylor plans to compete in the World U20 Championships next month.
- 12:18 AMYahoo Sports — US teenager Tate Taylor shocks Olympic champion, surpasses Usain Bolt on all-time U20 list
"It was a good day for American track athletes at the Prefontaine Classic, with a pair of huge upsets by 18-year-old Tate Taylor and Nikki Hiltz.
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