Christopher Taylor wins the men's 400m at the NACAC Open Championships
Christopher Taylor wins the men's 400m at the NACAC Open Championships

FREEPORT, Grand Bahamas – Christopher Taylor ran the fastest race of his life to win the men’s 400m final at the NACAC Open Championships here at the Grand Bahamas Sports Complex in Freeport.

Christopher Taylor, who took control of the race early, was clear of his rivals coming into the home stretch. He stretched the lead down the straight to cross the line in 44.63, which is also a new championship record.

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Christopher Taylor wins the men’s 400m at the NACAC Open Championships

Taylor beat his previous lifetime best of 44.79, set at the Tokyo 2021 Olympic Games.

Fellow Jamaican Nathon Allen, with a very strong final 100-metre, finished second in 45.04. American Bryce Deadmon finished third in 45.06.

Men’s 400 Meters

Place
AthleteTeamTime
1
CHRISTOPHER TAYLORJAM44.63
2
NATHON ALLENJAM45.04
3
BRYCE DEADMONUSA45.06
4
ASA GUEVARATTO46.26
5
AYMERIC FERMELYGLP46.69
6
KINARD ROLLEBAH48.23
7
RODRIGUEZ REINEL PINTADOCUB49.09
8
ALLAN LACROIXGLP51.16
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Anthony Foster is a renowned Jamaican sports journalist, honored twice as the Jamaica sports journalist of the year (in 2004 and 2005). His journalistic achievements are globally recognized. Notably, he authored an award-winning article on Usain Bolt, the iconic 6-time Olympic champion, 11-time World champion, and record holder for the sprint double. This significant piece was published in the Jamaica Gleaner in 2004. Anthony's extensive coverage includes prestigious events such as the Olympic Games in Beijing 2008, London 2012, and Rio 2016. He has also provided coverage for seven (7) World Athletics Championships held between 2007 and 2022, alongside various other international sporting events. Noteworthy mentions comprise his coverage of the 2007 World Cup of cricket and his cherished experience reporting on the 2004 clash between his favorite football team, Argentina, and the USA.