Bralon Taplin

Bralon Taplin

Bralon Taplin (right) at the 2016 World Indoor Championships
Personal information
Born (1992-05-08) 8 May 1992
St. George's, Grenada[1]
Sport
Sport Athletics
Event(s) 400 m
College team Texas A&M University[2]
Coached by Alleyne Francique

Bralon Taplin (born 8 May 1992) is a Grenadian sprinter.[3] He competed in the 400 metres event at the 2015 World Championships in Beijing without advancing from the first round.

He switched his allegiance from the United States to Grenada in December 2012.[1] Previously he ran for Stony Point High School, winning the Texas state championship in the 400. then spent two years at South Plains College, winning the NJCAA Championship. He completed his college career at Texas A&M University.[2]

Competition record

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing  Grenada
2014 Commonwealth Games Glasgow, United Kingdom 18th (sf) 400 m 46.68
NACAC U23 Championships Kamloops, Canada 2nd 400 m 45.52
2015 Pan American Games Toronto, Canada 15th (h) 400 m 47.61
World Championships Beijing, China 41st (h) 400 m 46.27
2016 World Indoor Championships Portland, United States 4th 400 m 46.56
Olympic Games Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 7th 400 m 44.45

Personal bests

Outdoor

Indoor

References

  1. 1 2 2014 CWG profile
  2. 1 2 College bio
  3. "Bralon Taplin". IAAF. 25 August 2015. Retrieved 25 August 2015.

External links

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