Jaydin Blackwell

Jaydin Blackwell (born March 16, 2004) is an American T38 Paralympic sprint runner.

Career
On May 25, 2023, Blackwell was selected to represent the United States at the 2023 World Para Athletics Championships, where he made his international debut. He won a gold medal in the 100 metres T38 event with a championship record time of 10.92. He also won a gold medal in the 400 metres T38 event with a world record time of 48.49.

During the 2024 World Para Athletics Championships he won a gold medal in the 100 meters T38 event with a World Para Athletics Championships record time of 10.86. He also won a gold medal in the 400 metres T38 event with a time of 48.87.

Personal life
Blackwell was born premature at 26 weeks and weighed 1 pound, 9 ounces, and has cerebral palsy.