Warren Weir
- January 5, 2024
- Runner
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Warren Weir |
| Occupation | Runner |
| Date Of Birth | Oct 31, 1989(1989-10-31) |
| Age | 35 |
| Birthplace | Trelawny Parish |
| Country | Jamaica |
| Horoscope | Libra |
Warren Weir Biography
| Name | Warren Weir |
| Birthday | Oct 31 |
| Birth Year | 1989 |
| Place Of Birth | Trelawny Parish |
| Birth Country | Jamaica |
| Birth Sign | Libra |
Warren Weir is one of the most popular and richest Runner who was born on October 31, 1989 in Trelawny Parish, Jamaica. A sprinter who took home the bronze in the 200M event in his first Olympics in 2012, which was the Summer Games in London.
He became a world-class teammate and training partner for the famous He became an international teammate and training partner of the legendary Usain Bolt..
At the start of his career, Weir competed in the short sprints and the 110 metres hurdles. Born in Trelawny Parish, he ran the 100 m and 200 m for Calabar High School at the Jamaican High School Championships. At the 2007 Jamaican junior championships he set a hurdles best of 13.65 seconds for second place and set a 100 m dash best of 10.69 seconds. He was a hurdles finalist at the 2007 Pan American Junior Athletics Championships and a silver medallist at the 2008 CARIFTA Games, where he also shared in the 4×100 metres relay gold medal. In his first appearance on the global stage, Weir reached the semi-finals at the 2008 World Junior Championships in Athletics. He competed sparingly in his first years as a senior, although he did run personal bests in the 100 m (10.50) and the 400 metres hurdles (53.28) in 2009.
Weir started out his 2013 season with a victory of 20.11 seconds in the Adidas Grand Prix in New York City. In June, he registered a 10.02 100m run, a massive personal best from his previous record of 10.51 seconds in 2008. Later in the 2013 Jamaican National Championships, Weir cruised to the finish line in the 200m final in 19.79 seconds, tying Bolt’s world leading mark at that point. Having won the first two of his diamond league 200m races (in the Golden Grand Prix and the Adidas Grand Prix), Weir finished second to Bolt at the Meeting Areva, where Bolt set a world lead and meeting record of 19.73. Despite the clear loss to Bolt in Paris, Weir looked to be the closest to a challenger for Bolt at the World Championships that year. At the London Anniversary Games Weir clocked an impressive 19.89 and followed this up with a meeting record in the relay, clocking 37.75.
He proposed to his long-time girlfriend Natalya McGhie around 11:59 pm at midnight on the New Year’s Eve 2012.
Warren Weir Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Runner |
| House | Living in own house. |
Warren Weir is one of the richest Runner from Jamaica. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Warren Weir 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was a participant in both the 200M and 100M races during the Jamaican High School Championships while in Calabar High School.
He was awarded his very first medal of gold the 4x100M relay during 2013’s World Championships in Moscow.
Warren Weir (born October 1989) is a Jamaican sprinter, who specialized in the 200 metres. He was the bronze medallist in the event at the 2012 London Olympics, helping Jamaica sweep the medals. In 2013 at the Moscow World Championships, Warren Weir won the silver medal equalling his personal best. He finished behind Usain Bolt who set a World Leading time. His personal best is 19.79 seconds set at the National Stadium in his home country Kingston, Jamaica. He has since equalled his personal best in Moscow, in the World Championship final. He trained with the Glen Mills-coached Racers Track Club, alongside Usain Bolt and Yohan Blake.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 5 ft 11 in |
| Weight | 73 kg |
Warren Weir height 5 ft 11 in Warren weight 73 kg & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Warren Weir Dating?
According to our records, Warren Weir is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Warren Weir’s is not dating anyone.
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In August 2017 Weir announced his retirement from competition via his Instagram account, after not advancing from the heats in the 200m at the 2017 World Championships in Athletics in London.
Facts & Trivia
Warren Ranked on the list of most popular Runner. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Jamaica. Warren Weir celebrates birthday on October 31 of every year.
Is Warren Weir retired?
In August 2017 Weir announced his retirement from competition via his Instagram account , after not advancing from the heats in the 200m at the 2017 World Championships in Athletics in London.
Why did Warren Weir stop running?
Warren Weir: The Sprint Star With a Rugby Dream. Warren Weir wants to build a legacy in a new sport at Tokyo 2020. After injuring his hamstring at the Commonwealth Games this April, the London 2012 200m bronze medallist decided he needed a change.