Britton Wilson

Britton Wilson (born 13 November 2000) is an American track and field athlete. She finished fifth in the 400 metres hurdles at the 2022 World Athletics Championships held in Eugene, Oregon, her major championship debut.

Britton Wilson
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
Born (2000-11-13) 13 November 2000
Sport
SportTrack and Field
Event(s)400 metres hurdles, 400 metres
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)
Medal record
Women's athletics
Representing the  United States
World Championships
2022 Eugene4×400 m relay

Career

Initially a student at the University of Tennessee, Wilson switched to University of Arkansas in 2021 after suffering mental health issues.[1][2] The change to Arkansas proved a catalyst to her most successful season as she won the 400 metres hurdles at the NCAA outdoor in June 2022 representing the Arkansas Razorbacks in a time of 53.86 finishing nearly a whole second ahead of second-placed Anna Hall.[3] Prior to this Wilson had won both the 400 metres hurdles and 400 metres dash at the SEC championship as well as winning a medal in the 4 x 400 metres relay which included a split time of 48.60 which was the fastest ever single lap in college history.[4]

She finished second to world record holder Sydney McLaughlin at the 2022 USATF Outdoor Championships as McLaughlin broke her own world record. Wilson ran a personal best time of 53.08 as runner up.[5] Wilson was named in the American squad for the 2022 World Athletics Championships 400 metre hurdles race.[6]

References
  1. "Britton Wilson: I knew I could be one of the best". 18 July 2022 – via arkansasrazorbacks.com.
  2. Joachim, Zach. "Britton Wilson perseveres through mental health struggles to make track and field history, details historic SEC meet". Richmond Times-Dispatch.
  3. "Britton Wilson wins NCAA 400m hurdle title, Razorbacks finish sixth". Arkansas Razorbacks. 11 June 2022.
  4. "Britton Wilson runs the fastest single lap in college history". 18 May 2022.
  5. "Britton Wilson, Shamier Little advance to World Championships in 400m hurdles". Arkansas Razorbacks. 25 June 2022.
  6. "Wilson, Little take their hurdle bond to the top". wholehogsports.com.
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