Wanya McCoy

Wanyá McCoy
Personal information
BornMarch 29, 2003 (2003-03-29) (age 23)
Medal record
Athletics
Representing  Bahamas
NACAC Championships
Bronze medal – third place2025 Freeport4 × 100 m relay
NACAC U-23 Championships
Gold medal – first place2021 San Jose200 meters
Gold medal – first place2021 San Jose400 meters
Gold medal – first place2021 San Jose4 × 100 meters relay

Wanyá McCoy (born 29 March 2003) is a Bahamian sprinter from the Berry Islands.[1][2]

Early life and education

Born to parents Sandra and Sergio, McCoy is originally from Bullock's Harbour, Berry Islands. He has several siblings, including brother Malachi, who plays basketball. Upon moving to Nassau, McCoy attended Doris Johnson High School[3] and then Queen's College High School. He was initially a basketball player before switching to track. He went on to compete for Clemson University before transferring to University of Florida,[4][5] where he studies educational science.

Personal bests

EventTimeVenueDate
100 m10.02 (+0.6)Gainesville, FloridaMay 11, 2024
200 m19.93 (+1.0)Gainesville, FloridaMay 11, 2024
400 m  45.91Louisville, KentuckyFebruary 25, 2023

References

  1. ↑ "The next closest relay team to the required time for qualification is the men's 4 × 400 m relay. The quartet of Wanya McCoy, Steven Gardiner, Miller and Russell, ran 3:02.87". The Tribune 242. Retrieved 7 February 2022.
  2. ↑ "Mccoy Qualifies For Carifta Games In Under-20 Boys' 200m". The Tribune 242. Retrieved 5 February 2022.
  3. ↑ Stubbs, Brent (14 May 2024). "Sprinter Wanya McCoy 'making the adjustment'". The Tribune. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
  4. ↑ "Bahamas duo of Terrence Jones and Wayna McCoy". News Day TT. Retrieved 7 February 2022.
  5. ↑ "Nacac: Bahamas Finishes Third Overall". The Tribune 242. Retrieved 7 February 2022.
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