American sprinter Erriyon Knighton has often drawn comparisons to retired Jamaican great Usain Bolt
FILE - Erriyon Knighton, of the United States, wins a heat in the men's 200-meter run at the World Athletics Championships on Monday, July 18, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. From cars to race times, 19-year-old sprinter Erriyon Knighton has an appreciation for all things fast.
“We’re not in a rush to be great,” Knighton said in an interview with The Associated Press in the lead-up to the first round of the 200 on Wednesday. “I mean, greatness doesn’t come overnight. Knowing this, we’re just taking everything step-by-step.” “I like because I know every time we step on the track," Knighton said, “we’re going to bring the best out of each other.”
“I see him as a kid. But he’s also a rival,” said the 26-year-old Lyles, who has finished in front of Knighton in seven of their nine races in the 200. “As soon as you enter the track world and as soon as you say that you want to be a professional, you’re a professional. I’m going to treat you as a professional.”
“Finding out more my best race plan, instead of trying to do something that I’m not used to,” explained Knighton, who last December won a second “Rising Star” award presented by World Athletics. “Just find out what’s best for me.”in college might be his path. A talented receiver, he had interest from schools like Florida and Florida State, according to 247Sports. But he decided to concentrate on track and turned pro at 16, signing a deal with Adidas .
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