Tyler Bilyard (born 8 October 2001) is a British runner. He was a medalist in the mixed relay at the 2024 European Cross Country Championships.[1]

Tyler Bilyard
Personal information
Born (2001-10-08) 8 October 2001 (age 23)
Sport
SportAthletics
EventLong distance running
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)1500m: 3:38.02 (London, 2024)
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing  Great Britain
European Cross Country Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2024 Antalya Mixed relay

Early life

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He is from Great Yarmouth,[2] and is a member of the Great Yarmouth and District Athletics Club.[3] He attended the University of Birmingham.[4]

Career

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In February 2024, he was part of the British gold medal winning short course relay team at the World University Cross Country Championships in Muscat, Oman.[5]

He selected for the British mixed relay team which won the bronze medal at the 2024 European Cross Country Championships in Antalya, Turkey, running the final leg alongside Maddie Deadman, Elise Thorner and Joshua Lay.[6][7][8]

References

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  1. ^ "Tyler Bilyard". World Athletics. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
  2. ^ "Young athletes show promise". Great Yarmouth Mercury. 3 August 2012. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
  3. ^ "Tyler Bilyard leads bumper field home with PB at Gorleston". Eastern Daily Press. 9 October 2018. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
  4. ^ Henderson, Jason (Feb 13, 2024). "Brits head to Oman for World University Cross Country Champs". Athletics Weekly. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
  5. ^ "Loughborough athletes take World University Cross Country gold in Oman". lboro.ac.uk. 23 February 2024. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
  6. ^ "France seeking mixed relay defence in Antalya 2024". European Athletics. 2 December 2024. Retrieved 4 December 2024.
  7. ^ Collett, Jasmine (Nov 26, 2024). "Strong British team selected for Euro Cross in Turkey". Athletics Weekly. Retrieved 4 December 2024.
  8. ^ "Italy regain mixed relay title in closest ever finish at Antalya 2024". European Athletics. 8 December 2024. Retrieved 8 December 2024.