'Stop spreading false information about me' - Jamaican track star debunks retirement rumours

'Stop spreading false information about me' - Jamaican track star debunks retirement rumours

Funmilayo Fameso 09:37 - 27.05.2024

Talented 400m Jamaican runner has debunked rumours by various media outlets that he has retired from athletics.

Jamaican track star Nathon Allen has debunked the rumours going around that he has retired from the sport he loves.

Various media outlets had previously stated that the talented 400m runner who has been plagued with injuries through the years had called time on his career.

Nathon Allen

The 28-year-old has now stated it's false after posting on his Instagram story.

“Please stop spreading false information about me. Thank you,” he wrote.

Nathon Allen's Instagram story post

Consequently, track enthusiast @FitzDunk also confirmed that Allen stated the information around is inaccurate and he will be back racing again.

Nathon Allen's career so far

  • Rio 2016 Olympic silver medallist (men's 4x400m relays). 
  • Third-fastest 400m runner in Jamaican history with a time of 44.13s
  • 3x World championships silver medallist (Doha 2019 4x400m and mixed relays, Eugene 2022 men's 4x400m relays).
  • 2016 NACAC U23 400m champion and 2x relay silver medallist
  • 2022 NACAC 400m silver medallist.
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