Daryll Neita
British sprinter Olympic competitor
Born
August 29th, 1996
29 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United Kingdom
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Competed as a sprinter representing Great Britain in various international championships. Specialized in the 100 meters and 200 meters events. Won a bronze medal in the women's 4x100 meters relay at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Achieved personal bests in both the 100 meters and 200 meters during the 2021 season, showcasing significant athletic talent and speed on the track.
Bronze medal in women's 4x100 meters relay at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Personal best of 10.96 seconds in the 100 meters
Personal best of 22.23 seconds in the 200 meters
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