Jeremy Taiwo
American decathlete (born 1990)
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Jeremy Taiwo (born January 15, 1990, in Ballard, Washington)[1] is an American decathlete. His father, Joseph Taiwo, is a Nigerian former triple jumper who competed at the 1984 and 1988 Summer Olympics. His mother Irene is Colombian and a lawyer In Seattle for the National Relations Board.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 15, 1990 |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  United States |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event(s) | Decathlon, Heptathlon |
| College team | Washington Huskies |
| Turned pro | 2013 |
| Coached by | Atanas Atanassov |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | Decathlon – 8,425 (2016) Heptathlon – 6,344 (2015) |
Taiwo qualified for the USA team on July 3, 2016, at the Eugene Track and Field Hayward Field TrackTown USA qualifying matches. He scored a total of 8425 points for a silver medal. 325 points behind Ashton Eaton.
Prep
He was educated at Newport High School and the University of Washington, and competed in college athletics for the Washington Huskies.[1]
Major competition record
He competed at the 2013 World Championships in Moscow, Russia and 2015 World Championships in Beijing China.
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2016 Olympics | Brazil | 11th | Decathlon | 8300[2] |
| 2015 | 2015 World Championships | Beijing National Stadium | DNF | Decathlon | [3] |
| 2013 | 2013 World Championships | Luzhniki Stadium | DNF | Decathlon | [4] |
USA National Track and field Championships
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | USA Track and Field Olympic Trials | Eugene, Oregon | 2nd | Decathlon | 8425[5] |
| 2015 | USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships | Eugene, Oregon | 2nd | Decathlon | 8264[6] |
| USA Indoor Track and Field Championships | Boston, MA | 1st | Heptathlon | 6273[7] | |
| 2013 | USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships | Des Moines, Iowa | 3rd | Decathlon | 7925[8] |
Personal bests
| Event | Result | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decathlon | 8,425 | Eugene (USA) | 2016 |
| Heptathlon | 6,344 | Seattle (USA) | 2015 |
| 60m indoor | 7.02 | Nampa (USA) | 2013 |
| 100m | 10.84 +1.4 | Eugene (USA) | 2013 |
| 400m | 47.83 | Eugene (USA) | 2015 |
| 1500m | 4:16.34 | Eugene (USA) | 2013 |
| 60m Hurdles indoor | 7.87 | Boston (USA) | 2015 |
| 110m Hurdles indoor | 14.16 +2.8 | Eugene (USA) | 2013 |
| High Jump indoor | 2.25 m (7 ft 5 in) | Nampa (USA) | 2013 |
| Pole Vault | 5.00 m (16 ft 5 in) | Eugene (USA) | 2013 |
| Long Jump | 7.57 m (24 ft 10 in) | Götzis (AUT) | 2015 |
| Triple Jump | 15.04 m (49 ft 4 in) | Seattle (USA) | 2009 |
| Shot Put | 14.93 m (49 ft 0 in) | Eugene (USA) | 2015 |
| Discus Throw | 44.27 m (145 ft 3 in) | Chula Vista (USA) | 2015 |
| Javelin Throw | 53.71 m (176 ft 3 in) | Eugene (USA) | 2009 |
