Reece Prescod
Sprint athlete specializing in 100 meters
Sprint athlete specializing in 100 meters
Competed in the 100 meters and represented Great Britain at international events. Achieved a personal best of 9.94 seconds in the 100 meters in 2018. Participated in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Secured the British Championship title, establishing a reputation in British athletics.
Represented Great Britain in the 100 meters at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Achieved a personal best of 9.94 seconds in 2018
Won the British Championship title in 2018
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