LaQuan Nairn
Bahamian long jumper and triple jumper
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LaQuan Nairn (born 31 July 1996) is a male long jumper from Nassau, Bahamas. He attended C.R Walker High school in Nassau, Bahamas before going on to compete for South Plains College,[1] and University of Arkansas.[2] Nairn broke the Long jump indoor national record at the 2022 Tyson Invitational, with a jump of 8.18 meters.[3]
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's Athletics | ||
Representing  Bahamas | ||
| Commonwealth Games | ||
 | 2022 Birmingham | Long jump |
| Pan American U20 Championships | ||
 | 2015 Edmonton | Long jump |
| CAC Junior Championships (Junior) | ||
| 2014 Morelia | Long jump |
| CAC Junior Championships (Youth) | ||
| 2012 San Salvador | Long jump |
| CARIFTA Games (Junior) | ||
| 2013 Nassau | Long jump |
| 2013 Nassau | High jump |
| CARIFTA Games (Under 17) | ||
 | 2012 Hamilton | Long jump |
| 2012 Hamilton | High jump |
Nairn is the younger brother of Lourawls Nairn Jr. who played basketball for the Michigan State Spartans.[4]
Personal bests
| Event | Time | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long jump | 8.22 m (+2.0) | Walnut, California | 16 APR 2022 |
| Triple jump | 16.05 m (+1.3) | College Station, Texas | 28 MAY 2021 |
| Long jump (indoor) | 8.18 m | Fayetteville, Arkansas | 18 FEB 2022 |
