Christian Taylor

  • Christian Taylor
    Christian Taylor
  • Sport
    Track & Field
  • Medals
    • Gold 1
    • Silver 0
    • Bronze 0
  • Country
    United States
  • Date of Birth
    June 17, 1990
  • Height
    6' 2" (1.88m)
  • Weight
    174lbs. (79kg)
  • Age
    22
  • Gender
    Male
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Latest News

  • Olympians star at Diamond League opener …

    DOHA, Qatar (AP) -- The season-opening Diamond League meet has the feel of a victory parade for the stars of the London Games. More »

    AP - Sports - Thu, May 9, 2013 10:01 AM EDT
  • The Top Five American Men to Watch in …

    The Top Five American Men to Watch in …

    After winning the overall medal table at the 2008 Olympics but not the gold-medal tally, the U.S. secured both in 2012-with 104 total medals and 46 golds. More »

    Yahoo! Contributor Network - Mon, Sep 24, 2012 10:05 AM EDT

  • Jeter beats Fraser-Pryce in 100-meter …

    BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) -- American Carmelita Jeter beat London 2012 gold medalist Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Jamaica in the women's 100-meter final in a time of More »

    AP - Sports - Sun, Aug 26, 2012 1:59 PM EDT

  • London Olympics Recap: U.S. Medalists …

    The United States won the overall medal standings in track and field at the 2012 Summer Olympics with 29 medals, and also led the way with nine golds. There was More »

    Yahoo! Contributor Network - Sat, Aug 18, 2012 5:49 PM EDT

  • Richards-Ross wins DN Gala race

    STOCKHOLM (AP) -- Olympic champion Sanya Richards-Ross edged Botswana's Amantle Montsho to win the women's 400 meters at the DN Gala Diamond League meeting on More »

    AP - Sports - Fri, Aug 17, 2012 5:12 PM EDT

Schedule & Results

  • Symbol for Event results in medals
Dates and times are in EDT.
Time Event Type Sport Event Stage Match
8/7/12 5:45 AM Track & Field Men's Triple Jump Qualifying See Results
8/9/12 2:20 PM Medal/Final Track & Field Men's Triple Jump Final See Results

Christian Taylor Biography

The 2011 World outdoor champion in the triple jump with the third-best American performance ever, Taylor is the favorite to win gold when he makes his Olympic debut in London. He'll be there with his former University of Florida teammate Will Claye, who he edged in the U.S. Olympic trials by 0.08m in the final, needing just one jump to record his winning 17.63m. Taylor was a long jumper in high school but got bored and decided to pursue an event that required even more athleticism, checking YouTube to learn about an event he knew little about. He arrived in Gainesville and immediately won three titles at the 2009 SEC championships, kickstarting a career that saw him win 10 All-American honors. Taylor opted to forgo his final year of college eligibility to sign with Li-Ning, a Chinese athletic company, and it appears to be a decision that's about to pay off in a big way. Taylor could be one of the American faces of the London Games if he jumps to his potential, and anything less than gold will be a disappointment.

Overall Medal Count

Country Gold Silver Bronze Total
1 United States 46 29 29 104
2 China 38 27 23 88
3 Russia 24 26 32 82
4 Great Britain 29 17 19 65
5 Germany 11 19 14 44
6 Japan 7 14 17 38
7 Australia 7 16 12 35
8 France 11 11 12 34
Full Medal Count »

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