Jaelen Knox Biography: Age, Height & Track Career

Long Beach Poly High School has produced Olympic level sprinters for years. So when Jaelen Knox came up as a 200m runner, people kept making the same comparisons. At USC, the story has been quieter. He has focused on building his marks, leg by leg in relays.

Jaelen Knox Quick Facts

Field	Detail
Full Name	Jaelen Knox
Date of Birth	April 19, 2004
Age	22 (as of September 2026)
Birthplace	Long Beach, California, U.S.
Nationality	American
Sport	Track and field (sprints)
Main Events	200m, 4x100m relay, 4x400m relay
College	University of Southern California (USC)
High School	Long Beach Poly HS (Class of 2022)
Personal Bests	100m: 10.53s; 200m: 21.13s (20.77w)
Major Achievement	2022 Mt. SAC Relays 200m champion (20.85w)
Parents	Tiyonda Davis and Eric Knox

Who Is Jaelen Knox?

Jaelen Knox was born April 19, 2004, in Long Beach, California. His parents are Tiyonda Davis and Eric Knox. He grew up near a track program that many sprinters never really see up close. Long Beach Poly has a reputation for a reason. Knox wrapped up high school in 2022. Before college, he ran 10.53 in the 100m and 21.13 in the 200m. Those results were solid, even compared to many college runners.

Career Highlights

At the CIF Championships, he placed fifth in the 200m and eighth in the 100m. In 2022 at the Mt. SAC Relays, he finished with a 20.85 in the 200m. He had help from the wind for that performance. The meet often draws top young sprinters from the West Coast. Because of that, the path to college seemed steady instead of rushed. At USC, he kept focus on the 200m and also ran relay legs. In 2024, he set an indoor personal best of 21.31 at the New Mexico Classic.

College Career at USC

By 2025 and 2026, he was showing up often for the Trojans on the 4x100m team. He logged splits under 40 seconds on a steady basis. He also posted a season best of 21.07 in the 200m on the short track. Off the track, Knox studies Anthropology. He has said the field fits well with the travel and the different training styles he has seen while moving through the sport. You can check his latest results through USC Athletics’ official site, which tracks every Trojans meet result in real time.

For another West Coast prospect whose high school reputation carried straight into a strong college start, Keyaa Kunal Banerji’s rapid rise in powerlifting follows a similar arc, just in a completely different sport.

Fun Facts About Jaelen Knox

• Jaelen calls U.S. Olympic sprinter Noah Lyles his top sports hero.
• He went to Long Beach Poly High School. That school has a strong record of turning out sprinters who reach the highest level.
• When he is not on the track, he plays video games. He also watches anime. He likes reading about animals too.
• At USC, he is studying Anthropology.
• In 2022, his best 200m time in high school was 21.13. That mark would have fit in at a lot of college meets.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jaelen Knox’s best event?

He mainly runs the 200 metres. His best time there is 21.13 seconds. He also runs relay legs in the 4x100m and the 4x400m.

Which college does Jaelen Knox run for?

He runs for the USC Trojans in track and field.

Where is Jaelen Knox from?

He grew up in Long Beach, California. He also attended Long Beach Poly High School.

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