Nico Young

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Nico Young

Country

United States

Birth - Death

2002 -

Occupation

Sports

Description

Track long-distance competitor in the 10,000 metre competition. Considered to be the first out U.S. gay male track and field athlete to make the Olympics when he qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Two-time NCAA champion having won both the 3000 m and 5000 m at the 2024 NCAA Indoor Championships while competing for Northern Arizona University. He also holds the collegiate records in the 5000 m (12:57.14) and 10,000 m (26:52.72), both set in 2024.

Further Reading/Research

• https://worldathletics.org/athletes/united-states/nico-young-14882782
• https://www.outsports.com/2024/6/21/24096653/nico-young-paris-olympics-track-field-gay-runner/
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhP6ASHL-yU

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