Rayniah Jones
Athlete Overview
Rayniah Jones is an accomplished American track and field athlete specializing in the 100m hurdles and sprint events. A standout collegiate athlete at the University of Central Florida, Jones established herself as one of the nation’s leading hurdlers, earning 10 All-American honors and becoming an eight-time conference champion. She captured silver in the 100m hurdles at the 2021 NCAA Outdoor Championships before returning to the NCAA podium in 2024 with a bronze-medal finish.
Jones has continued to establish herself on the professional circuit, competing at the highest level in the United States and internationally. She qualified for the U.S. Olympic Trials in both 2021 and 2024 and has continued to develop as one of the country’s top sprint hurdlers. In 2026, Jones lowered her personal best in the 100m hurdles to 12.43, adding another milestone to an already accomplished career.
Personal Bests:
100m Hurdles: 12.43 seconds
100m: 10.94 seconds
200m: 22.64 seconds
60m Hurdles: 7.90 seconds
Career Highlights:
10x NCAA All-American
2021 NCAA Silver / 2024 NCAA Bronze - 100m Hurdles
Ultimate Championships Qualifier 2026 - 100m Hurdles