Amya Clarke

Amya Briana Clarke (born 10 September 1999) is an athlete from Saint Kitts and Nevis.

Amya Clarke
Personal information
Full nameAmya Briana Clarke
NationalitySaint Kitts & Nevis
Born (1999-09-10) 10 September 1999
Height5’5
Weight130 lb (59 kg)
Sport
SportTrack and field
Event(s)100 m
Medal record
Women's athletics
Representing  Saint Kitts and Nevis
Junior Pan American Games
Silver medal – second place 2021 Cali-Valle100 m
NACAC U23 Championships
Silver medal – second place 2021 San José100 m

From Christ Church where she attended Saddlers Secondary School before going to Iowa Western Community College,[1] and the University of Akron in Ohio.[2] In June 2021, under the universality rule within the Olympic qualifying criteria which allows smaller nations with developing sports programs to send representatives to the competition she was confirmed as being selected for the delayed 2020 Summer Olympics in the 100 metres.[3] She was awarded the honour of being the flag bearer for her nation in the opening ceremony.[4] She won the 100 m silver medal in the 2021 NACAC U23 Championships.[5] She won the 2021 Junior Pan American Games 100 m silver medal at the games held in Colombia.[6]

References
  1. "5 more Reiver Women qualify for Nationals at Pitt State, 5th ranked squad sees several set PRS". 27 January 2019.
  2. "Amya Clarke - Track & Field".
  3. "Kristina Knott sprints her way to Tokyo Olympics".
  4. "Athletics flag bearers help to light up Olympic Opening Ceremony in Tokyo | Features | World Athletics".
  5. "OECS Shines at NACAC U23 Champs". The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States. 14 July 2021. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
  6. "Breaking News: Clarke takes Silver at Pan Am Juniors". Skn Vibes. 1 December 2021. Retrieved 4 December 2021.


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