| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Trinidad and Tobago |
| Born | (1999-02-18)18 February 1999 (age 26) Washington, D.C., United States |
| Agent | Mark Pryor, World Express Sports Mgmt |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | 100 metres |
Eric Harrison Jr. (born 18 February 1999) is an Americanathlete who represents Trinidad and Tobago.[1] He competed in themen's 4 × 100 metres relay event at the2020 Summer Olympics.[2][3] Harrison's mother is from Trinidad,[4] and became eligible to represent Trinidad and Tobago on 15 July 2021.[5]
Harrison comes fromWashington, D.C.[6] Representing the United States at the2018 IAAF World U20 Championships inTampere, Finland, Harrison won a gold medal and two bronze medals.[7] He won gold in themen's 4 × 100 metres relay, and bronze in thee100 metres and the200 metres.[7]
Initially, Harrison missed the trials for the2020 Summer Olympics because of illness, but he later qualified for the Trinidad and Tobago relay team based on his results in the100 metres.[8] His training was also impacted by theCOVID-19 pandemic, with the indoor track season being cancelled in March 2020.[9]
