Darian Forbes


Darian Forbes is a sprinter from Turks and Caicos Islands who specializes in the 200 metres.

Early life

Grew up in Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands. He became the top sprinter throughout Inter-High, Inter-School, Annual Relays Competitions, competing for the H.J. Robinson High School.
After graduating he went to college to further his athletic passion.

Athletic career

He participated at the 2002 [World Junior Championships in Athletics|2002 World Junior Championships], the 2003 [World Championships in Athletics|2003 World Championships] and the 2006 Commonwealth Games - Men's 200 metres|2006 Commonwealth Games].
His personal best times:
100m - 10.46 seconds on 15 May 2005 in St. Charles, Missouri;
200m - 21.05 seconds on 8 July 2006 in Santo Domingo
60m - 6.97 seconds on 6 February 2004 in Warrensburg, MO;
200m - 21.86 seconds on 10 March 2006 in Roxbury, MA;
400m - 50.12 seconds on 3 February 2006 in Bloomington, IN

Personal life

Darian Forbes teaches as a sports teacher at the Enid Capron Primary School.
Darian Forbes is now a Facility Manager at the TCI Sports Commission.