Can Anthaya Charlton Break Chandra Sturrup’s 100-Meter Record? The Bahamas has long been a powerhouse in track and field, producing legendary athletes like Shaunae Miller-Uibo, Steven Gardiner, and the Golden Girls of Olympic history. But now, a new rising star is making waves in the world of sprinting and long jump – Anthaya Charlton. With an impressive 100-meter time of 10.87 seconds, just shy of Chandra Sturrup’s longstanding national record of 10.84 seconds, the big question remains: can Charlton break that record and cement her place in Bahamian athletics history?
In this article, we’ll dive into Charlton’s journey so far, the legacy of Bahamian sprinting, and what the future holds for this exceptional athlete.
In this video, we explore the rise of Bahamian track and field star Anthaya Charlton, who is close to breaking Chandra Sturrup’s 100-meter national record. With a personal best of 10.87 seconds, Charlton is just shy of Sturrup’s 10.84. Known for her dual talents in the 100-meter and long jump, she’s already making waves in the NCAA and recently turned professional, signing with Puma. As she prepares for the 2025 World Championships, the question remains: can she break Sturrup’s record and make history?
A Legacy Of Excellence In Bahamian Track And Field
The Bahamas’ track and field achievements date back to the iconic performance by the women’s 4×100-meter relay team at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. The historic gold medal won by Sevatheda Fynes, Pauline Davis-Thompson, Chandra Sturrup, Debbie Ferguson, and Eldece Clark-Lewis earned them the nickname the “Golden Girls.” This victory was a milestone for Caribbean athletics, making the Bahamas the first Caribbean nation to win Olympic gold in the women’s 4×100-meter relay.
Since then, the Bahamas has produced several more Olympic gold medalists, particularly in the 400-meter and 4×400-meter relay events. The 2020 Tokyo Olympics saw Shaunae Miller-Uibo and Steven Gardiner bring home gold in the 400-meter race. While the country may have slowed in some areas, women’s sprinting and the long jump have seen a resurgence, largely due to the rise of new talents like Anthaya Charlton.
Anthaya Charlton’s Journey To Stardom
Anthaya Charlton, the younger sister of 60-meter hurdles world record holder Devynne Charlton, initially made a name for herself as a long jumper at the University of Kentucky. But her career took a pivotal turn when she decided to transfer to the University of Florida to join the Gators. In 2025, Charlton reached new heights both in terms of her athletic performance and her potential as a dual threat in both the 100-meter and long jump events.
National Indoor Record and International Success
Charlton’s incredible leap of 6.98 meters at the National Indoor Championships set a new record and earned her a spot at the World Indoor Championships in Nanjing, China. Although she finished sixth at the event, it was clear that Charlton was a rising star in track and field. She quickly transitioned to outdoor events, where she shocked the world with a school-record-breaking 11.01-second performance at the NCAA East Preliminaries, qualifying for the NCAA Championship.
A Historic 100-Meter Time
Charlton’s most jaw-dropping moment came when she ran a blazing 10.87 seconds in the 100-meter, a personal best that placed her just 0.03 seconds away from Chandra Sturrup’s national record of 10.84 seconds, set in the 2005 Lausanne Golden League. This performance catapulted her into the spotlight as one of the most promising young sprinters in the world.
In the NCAA Championship, Charlton finished fifth in the 100-meter final with a time of 11.19 seconds, marking the end of her collegiate career. Since then, she has turned professional, signing with Puma, and is now preparing for the 2025 World Championships.
The Future Of Anthaya Charlton
Anthaya Charlton is just getting started. In addition to her 100-meter success, she continued to shine at the Bahamian National Championship, winning the 100-meter with a time of 11.13 seconds and claiming victory in the long jump with a leap of 6.40 meters. With the 2025 World Championships on the horizon, the Bahamian sprinter is poised for even greater achievements.
Charlton’s dual talent in both sprinting and long jump positions her as a standout athlete in international athletics. But the ultimate question remains: can she break Chandra Sturrup’s 100-meter national record?
What do you think? Will Anthaya Charlton break Chandra Sturrup’s 100-meter record? And how do you see her future shaping up in the world of athletics?
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