Tyrone Sawyer II (born February 22, 1986) is a retired Bahamian sprinter, author, and businessman from Nassau, Bahamas.
Athletic Career
Sawyer competed in the 100 meters, 200 meters, and 400 meters. He attended St. John's College High School before competing for the University of New Haven. He represented the Bahamas at the 2004 World Junior Championships in Athletics in Grosseto, Italy.
Medal Record
- CAC Junior Championships (U20) – Bronze medal, 4×100 m relay (2004, Coatzacoalcos)
- CAC Junior Championships (U17) – Bronze medal, 100 m (2002, Bridgetown)
- CARIFTA Games, Junior (U20) – Bronze medal, 4×100 m relay (2003, Port of Spain); Bronze medal, 4×400 m relay (2003, Port of Spain)
- CARIFTA Games, Junior (U17) – Silver medal, 4×100 m relay (2002, Nassau); Silver medal, 4×400 m relay (2002, Nassau)
Personal Bests
| Event | Time | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 m | 10.55 | Nassau, Bahamas | 25 FEB 2005 |
| 200 m | 22.62 (+0.1) | Nassau, Bahamas | 01 APR 2002 |
| 60 m | 6.85 | New Haven, Connecticut | 06 FEB 2009 |
Post-Athletic Career
After retiring from athletics, Sawyer earned a Master of Business Administration from Nova Southeastern University. He became an author and businessman, owning an international education and entertainment company named Jemima's Playhouse, named after his wife Jemima Sawyer. He is also the author of three books of poetry and a novel titled "Harbro": The Finding of Sam Holbert.
External Links
- Tyrone Sawyer at World Athletics
