Omari Lewis
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Trinidad and Tobago |
| Born | 26 November 2001 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Sprint |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal bests | 60m: 6.58 (2026) 100m: 10.07 (2026) 200m: 20.53 (2025) |
Omari Lewis (born 26 November 2001) is a sprinter from Trinidad and Tobago. He won the national championships over 100 metres in 2025 and 2026.[1]
Biography
Lewis competed as a member of Concorde Athletics Club in Trinidad and Tobago, and later attended Liberty University in the United States.[2][3] In 2023, he won the 100 metres at the ASUN Outdoor Championships in Jacksonville, Florida.[4] He competed for Trinidad and Tobago at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest.[5]
In April 2024, he lowered his personal best for the 100 metres to 10.08 seconds while competing in Virginia.[6] The following month, he ran a wind-assisted 9.88 seconds at the Conference USA Championships, in Texas.[7] In May 2025, Lewis ran a personal best 10.07 seconds for the 100 metres at the East Coast Relays in Jacksonville.[8] In August 2025, Lewis won the Trinidad and Tobago Athletics Championships over 100 metres for the first time.[9] He represented Trinidad and Tobago at the 2025 NACAC Championships.[10]
Lewis transferred to competed for Auburn University ahead of the 2026 season.[11] Lewis reached the final of the 100 metres at the 2026 NCAA Outdoor Championships, where he placed eighth overall with 10.08 seconds.[12][13][14]
On 19 June, he retained his national title at the 2026 Trinidad and Tobago Championships, winning over 100 metres, in 10.08 seconds.[15] In July 2026, Lewis won the 100 metres in 10.10 seconds at the Barbados Grand Prix at the Usain Bolt Sports Complex, in Bridgetown.[16] He competed in the 100 metres at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, reaching the semi-finals.[17][18]
Personal life
His sister Akilah Lewis also competes as a sprinter.[19]
References
- ↑ "Omari Lewis". World Athletics. Retrieved 11 June 2026.
- ↑ "Omari Lewis, Leah Bertrand cop 100m titles at NAAA's track series". Newsday.co.tt. 22 March 2021. Retrieved 23 July 2026.
- ↑ Blomquist, Bret (12 May 2024). "Liberty sprinter runs this year's fastest all-conditions 100 meters in the world". El Paso Times. Retrieved 23 July 2026.
- ↑ "Bertrand, Benjamin, Lewis cop US Collegiate sprint gold". Guardian.tt. 23 May 2023. Retrieved 23 July 2026.
- ↑ Becton, Stan (August 17, 2023). "These are the NCAA athletes competing at 2023 World Championships in Budapest". NCAA.COM. Retrieved 23 July 2026.
- ↑ Lawrence, Kwame (15 April 2024). "Lewis blazes to lifetime best". Trinidad Express. Retrieved 23 July 2026.
- ↑ Lawrence, Kwame (14 May 2024). "Flying 100s". Trinidad Express. Retrieved 23 July 2026.
- ↑ "OTF: May 6 Athletes of the Week". conferenceusa.com. 6 May 2025. Retrieved 23 July 2026.
- ↑ "Trinidad & Tobago Championships". World Athletics. 2 August 2025. Retrieved 23 July 2026.
- ↑ Lawrence, Kwame (14 August 2025). "Gittens-Spotsville, Crawford, Lewis on show at NACAC Champs". Trinidad Express. Retrieved 23 July 2026.
- ↑ Hollobaugh, Jeff (November 26, 2025). "Where They Are Going — Part 2". Track and Field News. Retrieved 23 July 2026.
- ↑ "2026 NCAA Track and Field Championships Day 3 Results: Who Won?". Flotrack. 12 June 2026. Retrieved 13 June 2026.
- ↑ "NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships". World Athletics. 10 June 2026. Retrieved 11 June 2026.
- ↑ Lawrence, Kwame (11 June 2026). "Marchan, Lewis in NCAA finals". Trinidad Express. Retrieved 23 July 2026.
- ↑ Laurence, Kwame (Jun 21, 2026). "Laurence, Lewis, Bertrand, shine at National Champs". Trinidad Express. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
- ↑ Lawrence, Kwame (7 July 2026). "Gittens-Spotsville and Lewis golden in Barbados". Trinidad Express. Retrieved 23 July 2026.
- ↑ "XXIII Commonwealth Games". World Athletics. 28 July 2026. Retrieved 5 August 2026.
- ↑ "T&T 36 athletes set for Commonwealth Games in Glasgow". Guardian.co.tt. 22 July 2026. Retrieved 23 July 2026.
- ↑ Allen, Ted (12 February 2025). "It runs in the family". Liberty. Retrieved 11 June 2026.