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Amara Jones (born September 18, 1991) is a Bahamian sprinter from Freeport, Bahamas who competed in the 200m and 400. She attended Sunland Baptist Academy in Freeport, Bahamas, before competing for the Savannah State University. [1] She was selected to the 2012 Olympic Games team for the Bahamas but did not compete. [2] [3] Jones also competed at 2013 World Championships in Athletics in Moscow, Russia.
| Event | Time | Venue | Date |
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| 200 m | 23.28 (+1.0) | Greensboro, North Carolina | 05 MAY 2012 |
| 400 m | 52.43 | Greensboro, North Carolina | 05 MAY 2012 |
| 4x 400 Metres Relay | 3:32.90 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | 27 APR 2013 |
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