Jaylin Edmunds

Jaylin Edmunds W (born September 4, 2002) is an American Track and Field athlete , and actor. He has enjoyed success in television, film, and athletics. In June 2019, Whistle sports called him " the 16-year old future Usain Bolt and as of November 2019 " one of the world's fastest track and field prodigies" . Edmunds has been nominated for the 2019 Inspiration Award and 2019 Gatorade Athlete of the Year. Between 2010 and 2019 for Edmunds growing up in Coney Island "The Basketball Dominated Neighborhood " was tough because of the big names who were already worldwide known for being a basketball success hailing from Coney Island . Basketball stars who's names were Sebastian Telfair , Stephon Marbury , Lance Stephenson and the latest to date Isaiah Whitehead. Edmunds had now had a lot of work to do in order to stand out and make a path of his own . Who better to learn from than the latest Coney Island success Isaiah Whitehead . When Edmunds was interviewed on his thoughts on the basketball stars he talked about how growing up with Whitehead was. He stated how Whitehead was always a hard worker and everything he put in he got out . Edmunds quoted " If theres on thing I learned from him its when you want something you go out and get it". He talked about growing up in a basketball family and how that's all he was surrounded by . He also said how Whitehead and Marquis Morton known as rapper " Olah Only " were the best big brothers and best role models. He stated " Being in the house with them and even though I was young they taught me more than I could remember. In 2011 Edmunds auditioned for the hit Disney Channel show " Shake it Up " starring Zendaya Coleman and Bella Thorne , where he went out for the role as Henry . The show went on for 3 seasons before coming to an end. In 2019 at the age of 16 despite having experience in film and television his popularity increased dramatically and he rose to fame quickly after becoming a track and field sensation. Edmunds was featured on Whistle Sports " No Days Off " , Starred in an Adidas commercial , guest spoke on a panel along side professional athlete Ajee Wilson and so much more. A key point in his career was the introduction between him and World Record Holder Usain Bolt . He has quickly become an inspiration to many athletes although his career just lifted off. Emunds attends Paul Robeson School Campus in Brooklyn , NY . This school isn't a stranger to popularity and is looked at as a top schools in the United States. The success of the school has been around for many years being lead by the well known coach Horace Sutherland. He has been around for a great period of time and has made the best of any NY high school athlete he has coached. When Edmunds was interviewed about the Coaching and the team his response was " The coaching and the team is not like any team I've ever been on. Its just different in terms of the way things get done. Everyone works hard , pushes each other and is always doing what needs to be done to be great. Coaches like Sutherland , Griffiths , Cloud and Craig are all that we need to become great and keep the legacy of Robeson going. I love my teammates and they push me to become the great athlete I aspire to be . My teammates Brandon Alexander , Jaden Akwei , Michaiah Austin, Mervyn Bowry , Matthew Cooper Malik Melhado and Zander Mclean are among the top athletes in my High School league (PSAL). They are very hardworking athletes who get the job done. The girls on my team are also very hardworking as well because they always give everything they have. Quinzel Bazilia , Toshel Goffe , Leanne McDonald , Shawnakay Peart ,and Laila White are also among the top athletes in my High School league. All the athletes in Paul Robeson are just great all around athletes. The range from Sprints to Mid Distance to Long Distance to Field and Hurdles as well. We are looking forward to a great and healthy season and off season . Do what you love and love what you do. " Edmunds spoke very highly of his team and by the looks of it they have their eyes locked on a great season. At the age of only 16, Jaylin is number 7 on Brooklyn's List Of Most Famous Teenagers Of All Time... only behind "The Notorious B.I.G , Lil Kim, Young B , Lil Mama , Nas , and Carmelo Anthony. While making the list at all time numbered 7 he hits the list as number 2 for athletes only behind Carmelo Anthony surpassing all other athletes from 2002-2019 including all Coney Island successes. At such an early age in his career he has claimed his spot in athletics and as of right now he is here to stay. We look forward to what the future holds for Jaylin and how much more he will accomplish in the future.