Kyree King (born July 9, 1994) is an American sprinter.
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| Born | July 9, 1994 |
| Education | Western Kentucky University, University of Oregon |
| Sport | |
| Country | United States |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | 100 m, 200 m |
| College team | Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Oregon Ducks |
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Career
King competed collegiately at Western Kentucky before transferring to Oregon his senior year.[1] He was an All-American in the 200 meters and was the 2017 Pac-12 Men's Track Athlete of the Year after winning the Pac-12 titles in the 100 meters, 200 meters and 4x100m relay that year.[2]
On 10 August 2020, he ran 100 metres in 10.04 seconds at the Montverde Academy, Montverde, Florida which placed him 9th on the year list worldwide for 2020.[3]
He was a silver medalist in the 100m at the 2022 NACAC Championships held at the Grand Bahama Sport Complex in Freeport, Grand Bahama.[4] He was then part of the victorious American 4x100m relay that won gold at the event.[5]
Competing at the 2023 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, in Eugene, Oregon, he reached the semi-finals of the 100m and 200m competitions.[6][7]
In April 2024, he was selected as part of the American team for the 2024 World Athletics Relays in Nassau, Bahamas.[8] In May 2024, he finished third in the 200 metres at the 2024 Doha Diamond League.[9] Later that month he won the 100 metres in 10.11 seconds at the LA Grand Prix,[10] and finished third at the 2024 Prefontaine Classic in the 200 metres.[11] In June 2024, he finished second in the 100m at the 2024 BAUHAUS-galan Diamond League event in Stockholm.[12]