Tayleb Willis

Tayleb Willis (Born 18 March, 2003)[1] is an Australian athlete. He is listed in the Top 8 at World U20 Championships.[1] His sister, Lateisha Willis, was also a hurdler.[2]

Tayleb Willis
Personal information
National teamAthletics Australia
Born18 March, 2003 (Age 20)
Height182 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Sport
CountryAustralia Australia
SportAthletics
Event(s)110 metres hurdles
World Athletics U20 Championships
ClubRingwood Athletics Club
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)Mens  110m hurdles 13.52 (Brisbane 2020)
Medal record
Representing  Australia
Australian Championships
Gold medal – first place 2023 Brisbane 110 m hurdles
World Athletics U20 Championships
Silver medal – second place2021 Melbourne 200 m hurdles
Silver medal – second place2021 Sydney 100 m

Career

In 2022, he participated in the men's 110 metres hurdles at the 2022 World Athletics U20 Championships which was held at the Estadio Olímpico Pascual Guerrero in Cali, Colombia on 1, 2 and 3 August.[3]

Career Highlights

U20 National Hurdles record holder

5 times National junior champion[1]

He was selected to represent Australia in the World U20 championship in Kenya.[4]

Tayleb Willis was selected and competed in the 2022 World U20 Championship in Cali, Columbia and finished 5th in the 110m hurdles[5]

References
  1. "Tayleb WILLIS | Profile | World Athletics". worldathletics.org. Retrieved 2023-05-12.
  2. "Lateisha Willis and Tayleb Willis of Yarra Ranges Athletics win medals at national championships". Herald Sun.
  3. "How the Australians fared on opening day at Cali". beIN SPORTS Australia. Retrieved 2023-05-13.
  4. "Queensland Athletics". qldathletics.org.au. Retrieved 2023-05-13.
  5. Australia, Athletics. "Finals Fever | Momentum Builds in Cali on Day 3". www.athletics.com.au. Retrieved 2023-05-12.
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