Alexander Osayemi

Alexander Osayemi
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
Born (2007-07-16) July 16, 2007
Sport
SportAthletics
Event
Sprints
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing the  United States
World U20 Championships
Gold medal – first place2026 Eugene4×400 m

Alexander Osayemi (born July 16, 2007) is an American sprinter.

Career

A student at Clayton High School, Osayemi competed at the 2025 NJSIAA Meet of Champions and set a personal best and meet record in the 400 metres with a time of 46.08 seconds, and won the state title. This was the second-fastest 400 metre time in New Jersey high school history, trailing only Clayton Parros 45.71 seconds set in 2009.[1]

In August 2026, Osayemi competed at the 2026 World Athletics U20 Championships and was part of the American quartet that won a gold medal in the 4 × 400 metres relay with a time of 3:01.39.[2][3]

References

  1. ↑ Tice, Bakari (June 4, 2025). "Clayton's Osayemi shatters meet record, claims 2025 Meet of Champions 400 title". NJ.com. Retrieved August 9, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Uță and Mancha strike gold as Jamaica and USA win relays in Oregon". worldathletics.org. August 9, 2026. Retrieved August 9, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Alexander Osayemi". worldathletics.org. August 9, 2026. Retrieved August 9, 2026.