| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Jamaican |
| Born | 26 August 1990 Kingston, Jamaica |
| Height | 5'11 |
| Weight | 167 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Event | 400m |
| College team | Arkansas Razorbacks |
Medal record | |
Akheem Gauntlett (born 26 August 1990) is a Jamaican sprinter. [1] He competed in the 4x400 meters relay event at the 2013 World Championships in Athletics, winning a silver medal. [2]
| Event | Result | Wind | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 metres | 6.83 | Princess Anne (USA) | 9 January 2010 | |
| 100 metres | 10.25 | 1.6 | Fayetteville (USA) | 11 June 2013 |
| 200 metres | 20.23 | +1.7 | Eugine (USA) | 23 July 2014 |
| 300 metres | 32.42 | Fayetteville (USA) | 8 December 2012 | |
| 400 metres | 45.00 | Kingston (JAM) | 21 July 2012 | |
| 4 x 400 metres | 3:03.50 | Fayetteville (USA) | 11 March 2013 |
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