Devynne Charlton
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Devynne Ashtyn Charlton (born 26 November 1995)[4] is a Bahamian athlete competing in the 60 meters hurdles and 100 m hurdles. She is the world record holder in 60 meters hurdles.
Charlton represented her country at the 2015 and 2017 World Athletics Championships, where she was eliminated in the heats and semifinals, respectively.[4]
She represented the Bahamas at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, finishing sixth in the 100 m hurdles event.[5]
Charlton won the silver medal in the event at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. She took silver for the 60 m hurdles at the 2022 World Indoor Championships, setting a national record of 7.81 seconds.[6][7] In 2024, Charlton set the world record for the 60 metres hurdles at 7.67 seconds at the 116th Millrose Games.[8] She further broke the world record with a 7.65 run at the 2024 World Indoor Championships, claiming gold in the event. Again in 2026 World Indoor Championships, With a 7,65 run And Gold
Personal life
She studied at St Augustine's College secondary school in Nassau, Bahamas. She later graduated from Purdue University.[9][10] Her sister is fellow athlete Anthaya Charlton.[11][12]
