Darren Braithwaite

Who is Darren Braithwaite?

Darren Braithwaite is a retired British sprinter.

Braithwaite was a member of the British team which set a world indoor record for the rarely contested 4 x 200 metres relay on 3 March 1991 in Glasgow. Braithwaite and his teammates Linford Christie, Ade Mafe and John Regis ran a time time of 1:22.11, which has yet to be bettered.

Braithwaite won a bronze medal in the 4 x 100 metres relay event at the 1991 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. He repeated this achievement at the 1997 World Athletics Championships in Athens.

Braithwaite was the British 100 metres champion in 1995.

Braithwaite now teaches physical education in London. His brother, Leon Braithwaite, is a former professional footballer, who played for Exeter City in the 1990s.