Texas Tech track focuses on Tate Taylor and Jake Odey-Jordan at Worlds
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 9:01 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Tate Taylor and Jake Odey-Jordan are competing at the World Athletics Under-20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon, from August 5 to August 9. Taylor holds national high school records in the 100 and 200 meters and recently won both sprints at the U.S. championships. Texas Tech track coach Wes Kittley hopes both will join the program, boosting their chances for future NCAA championships. Taylor is registered for classes but his performance this week may influence his decision to turn pro or stay in college.
- •Taylor finished first in 100m and 200m at the U.S. championships.
- •Kittley expressed hope that both athletes will attend Texas Tech.
- •Taylor has a personal best of 19.75 in the 200 meters.
- •Odey-Jordan also boasts strong sprint times in the 100 and 200 meters.
- •Championships run from August 5 to August 9 in Eugene.
- 9:01 AMYahoo Sports — Texas Tech track keeping eye on Tate Taylor, Jake Odey-Jordan at Worlds
"As young sprint stars Tate Taylor, Jake Odey-Jordan prep for World U20 Championships, Texas Tech track program hopes signees make it to campus.
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