Tyler Johnson (athlete)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| National team |  Nigeria |
| Born | February 11, 1998 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track and field |
Event | Sprints |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal bests | 200 m: 20.60 s (Illinois 2021) 400 m: 44.95 s (Baton Rouge 2022) |
Tyler Johnson is an American track and field athlete who completed his transfer of allegiance in March 2026, making him eligible to compete for Nigeria.[1] He specializes in the 400m and, in 2026, competed at the Nigerian Athletics Championships, where he became the national champion.[2]
Early life
He began his athletic career in seventh grade at Dayton Boys Prep Academy, where he competed in both basketball and track and field.[2]
Career
While at Stivers High School, he set a Division III record of 46.57 seconds in 2016. At Ohio State University, he competed in the 2021 NCAA Championships, where he placed seventh with a time of 45.40 seconds.[2] He also reached the final in 2022 before stepping away from track and field until 2026.[3][4]
In 2026, he completed his switch to represent Nigeria, despite having previously represented the United States in the 4 × 400 m relay in 2018.[5]
References
- ↑ "Tyler Johnson | Profile". worldathletics.org. Retrieved 2026-08-15.
- 1 2 3 Jablonski, David (2026-07-03). "Stivers grad running for new country in hopes of reaching Olympics". SpringfieldNewsSun.com. Retrieved 2026-08-15.
- ↑ Izzic, Viktor (2026-06-04). "Johnson Joins Nigeria's Elite List Of 400m Performers - VDC Insights". Retrieved 2026-08-15.
- ↑ "From USA to Nigeria: Tyler Johnson Boosts Nigeria's 400m Strength with Stunning Return to Track". Nigeria Football and Others (Nigfooty Sports). 2026-06-04. Retrieved 2026-08-15.
- ↑ SportsNow (17 March 2026). "Chinyere Eze and Tyler Johnson Confirmed to Represent Nigeria by World Athletics". sportsnow.com.ng. Retrieved 2026-08-15.