“She moves like FloJo.” That’s what a track and field fan posted on social media just three days ago, likening the 13-year-old sprinting sensation to none other than Florence Griffith Joyner aka FloJo. It might seem like an impossible comparison, considering FloJo’s legendary records of 10.49 seconds in the 100m and 21.34 seconds in the 200m from 1988 still stand unchallenged. So, what sparked such a bold statement? The young athlete from the Track Xplosion Elite Club pulled off an astonishing feat that left fans in awe. And now, just days later, she’s back in the spotlight after smashing even more records, reigniting excitement across the track community.

Camryn Dailey, the 13-year-old phenom shaking up the sprinting world, made her presence known unforgettably at the 2025 New Balance Outdoor Nationals. From the moment she stepped onto the track for the Middle School Girls 100m prelims, it was clear—this wasn’t just another young athlete testing her speed. This was history in the making. With the clock stopping at a jaw-dropping 11.39 seconds and a legal +1.6 m/s wind at her back, Dailey didn’t just win—she demolished records. She broke the meet record of 11.87 set by Parker Coes in 2024 and crushed the world best for 13-year-olds, previously held by Melanie Doggett at 11.53. But she wasn’t done yet. In the final, Dailey blazed down the track in 11.35 seconds. While wind-aided (+2.5 m/s), the message was loud and clear: this wasn’t a fluke. Camryn Dailey had arrived—and she was just getting started. Then, on the final day of the Nationals, she dropped yet another bombshell.

On June 22, Camryn Dailey delivered yet another masterclass—this time in the girls’ 200m middle school final. With what looked like an effortless stride, she crossed the finish line in a staggering 22.92 seconds (+1.7 m/s). And the significance? That mark isn’t just fast—it’s a new age-group world best. To put her performance into perspective: Dailey’s time would have earned her second place in the Championship Girls final and ranked her third nationally among high school athletes. Her closest competitor, Mya Arrendall, trailed by a notable 0.29 seconds. Still wondering if that proves Dailey’s dominance? Consider this: the 13-year-old has now claimed two track and field world records in just five days. That’s not just talent—it’s history in motion.

Following Camryn Dailey’s electrifying final-day performance, the official X account of HBCU Track and Field summed it up best: “This is unreal!!!” And they weren’t wrong. To compete in two different events over ‌four days—and set world records in both—requires extraordinary talent, stamina, and focus. The account applauded her remarkable versatility and dominance on the track.

But Dailey’s brilliance isn’t limited to just Nationals. The sprinting prodigy has been making waves long before this recent breakout. Just two weeks prior, she stunned the community with a 51.67 in the 400m—establishing a new national middle school record for her age group. And her progression in the 200m has been just as jaw-dropping.

Back in January at the 2025 VA Showcase, Dailey clocked a solid 23.76. By May, she had slashed nearly a full second off that time, recording an incredible 22.90. Performances like these would be impressive for any elite sprinter—but for a 13-year-old, they’re nothing short of sensational. Unsurprisingly, the track and field world continues to buzz in disbelief.

 Track and field fans find everything diabolical 

“22.9 at 13 years old is diabolical,” one stunned track and field fan posted on X—and honestly, who could disagree? In just three weeks, Camryn Dailey has scorched through the 100m, 200m, and 400m—setting records in all three. These kinds of performances are rare at any age, let alone at the start of an outdoor season. But Dailey is rewriting the rules before she’s even hit high school. And the track world is taking notice.

“Farther down the line but this girl ran an 11.3 100 and a 22.9 200 at 13 years old. Insane,” another fan wrote. “Early days but a dark horse to be a HS athlete on the 2028 US Olympic Team.” That’s not just hype—that’s a real conversation now. If Dailey makes that leap, she could find herself in the same historic conversation as Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, who in 2016 became the youngest American track and field athlete to qualify for the Olympics since the 1980 U.S. boycott. The buzz is getting louder.

“Coaches all around the country are looking at this young lady.” one post read, hinting at the growing competition to guide her rising star. And while stats and records flood the timeline, one fan captured what so many are feeling in a simpler way: “I’m so excited to watch her grow.” From jaw-dropping sprints to Olympic whispers, Camryn Dailey is no longer just a name—she’s a movement in the making.