With the chance to recreate history and lodge his name in the record books, Jayden Horton-Mims is perhaps the sprinter who’s got the attention of every track fan. And at the Puma East Coast International Showcase in Maryland, the Imhotep Charter senior blazed to a 45.24 in the 400m, outpacing prodigy Quincy Wilson, as seen in a viral MileSplit video. Donning a yellow Nike kit, Horton-Mims showcased his signature explosive start, igniting buzz across the track world. But who is this rising star gunning for an American record?
Horton-Mims has been a standout, with stats showing his 2025 season bests: 11.22 in the 100m, 21.04 in the 200m, and now 45.24 in the 400m, alongside a 2024 300m national high school record-tying 32.64 at the Millrose Games. He’s no stranger to big wins, having claimed the 2024 Nike Indoor Nationals 400m title and Pennsylvania state crowns in the 200m and 400m. Now, he’s targeting Wilson’s U18 400m American record of 44.20, set in 2024. Can he drop below that mark in his next race?
With the Puma East Coast International spotlight on him, will Horton-Mims cement his name in the record books?
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