Johnny Key (born 18 October 2003) is a Samoan sprinter who specializes in the 100 and 200 metres. He is the current champion in the men's 100 m and 200 m for Samoa.[2][3] He has also represented Samoa in the 2022 Pacific Mini Games and the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Johnny Key
Personal information
Full nameJohnny Key
Nationality Samoa
Born (2003-10-18) 18 October 2003 (age 20)[1]
Motoʻotua, Samoa
Sport
Country Samoa
SportAthletics
Event(s)100 m, 200 m
College teamSt Joseph's College
Turned pro2019
Coached byJohan Keil
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)10.71s (100 m)
21.91s (200 m)
Medal record
Men's Athletics
Representing  Samoa
Pacific Games
Bronze medal – third place 2022 Honiara 100 m
Pacific Mini Games
Silver medal – second place 2022 Saipan 4x100 m relay
Bronze medal – third place 2022 Saipan 4x400 m relay
Bronze medal – third place 2022 Saipan 100 m
Updated on 15 September 2023.

At the 2022 Pacific Mini Games in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands he won bronze in the 100 metres,[4] silver in the 4 × 100 metres relay,[5] and bronze in the 4 × 400 metres relay.

On 14 July 2022 he was selected as part of Samoa's team for the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.[6][7]

References edit

  1. ^ "Johnny KEY". World Athletics. Retrieved 16 July 2022.
  2. ^ Loreta Kelemete (31 July 2021). "St Joseph's College Sprinter Gives Glory to God and Credits Parents Blessings". Samoa Global News. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  3. ^ Bethel Peato Ale (21 August 2021). "Champions set 15 records". Samoa Observer. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  4. ^ "Team Samoa returning home with 21 medals from the Pacific Mini Games". Talamua. 27 June 2022. Retrieved 14 July 2022.
  5. ^ Matai'a Lanuola Tusani T - Ah Tong (24 June 2022). "Athletics scoops 2 more medals". Samoa Observer. Retrieved 14 July 2022.
  6. ^ Gutu Faasau (13 July 2022). "SASNOC announces Team Samoa for Commonwealth Games". Samoa Observer. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
  7. ^ "Team Samoa for Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham Announced". Samoa Global News. 13 July 2022. Retrieved 13 July 2022.