By Briasia Russ Erriyon Knighton made history by becoming the youngest runner to make Team USA since 1964. The Hillsborough High School student won third place at 19.84 in the men’s 200 meter. According to Fox 35, Knighton broke Usain Bolt’s 200-meter record for athletes under 18. This resulted in Knighton becoming the fastest qualifier heading into the final. 17-year-old Erriyon Knighton and @LylesNoah lead the second 200m semi of the night ⚡️@usatf | #TrackFieldTrials21 x #TokyoOlympics 📺 NBC / https://t.co/X4DjdJu4po pic.twitter.com/336j9Tgtsa - #TokyoOlympics (@NBCOlympics) June 27, 2021 Starting off in football, Knighton grew a passion for track and field. He originally […]
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