Kevon Pierre

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Kevon Pierre (born March 30, 1982) is a sprinter from Trinidad and Tobago. Pierre traveled to the 2005 World Championships having set personal bests in both 100 and 200 metres (10.22 and 20.47) two months prior to the meet. He competed in the 200 metres contest, but was knocked out in the heats. In the 4 × 100 m relay event, however, he and the rest of the Trinidad and Tobago team won a silver medal. Kevon became a teacher at Coral Park Senior High School and coached track and field. He is currently pursuing a master's degree in biology and no longer teaches.

Achievements

YearCompetitionVenuePositionNotes
Representing Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg  Trinidad and Tobago
2005 World Championships Helsinki, Finland 2nd4 × 100 m relay
2006 Central American and Caribbean Games Cartagena, Colombia 2nd4 × 400 m relay


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