Trentavis Friday

Trentavis Friday is an American track and field athlete specializing in sprinting events. He is the United States [high school national records in track and field|USA Men's High School Record Holder] in the 100 metres.
A native of Gastonia, North Carolina, Friday attended Cherryville High School. He then attended Florida State University for one year, before turning professional by signing a four-year contract with Xtep in November 2015, in order to prepare for the 2016 Summer Olympics. At the 2016 [United States Olympic Trials (track and field)|2016 U.S. Olympic Trials], Friday finished fifth in his preliminary.
Friday was named Gatorade [Player of the Year awards|Gatorade National Track & Field Athlete] in 2014. He was also Track and [Field News] "High School Athlete of the Year."