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Tyrese Cooper (born March 21, 2000)is an American track and field athlete who competes in sprinting events, specializing in the 100 metres, 200 metres, and 400 metres. He attends Miami Norland Senior High School in Miami Gardens, Florida.
In August 2016, Cooper ran new personal bests in the 100 metres, 200 metres, and 400 metres events. His 400 metres time of 45.23 seconds came within .09 seconds of Obea Moore's World Youth Best and surpassed Kirani James for the fifth-fastest by a Youth (under 18) athlete ever.
On April 30, 2018, Cooper was arrested for attempted grand theft auto. He was charged with multiple felonies, all of which were eventually dropped.
In April 2018, Cooper was offered a football scholarship by the Florida State Seminoles.
Personal bests
| Outdoor events | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Event | Time (sec) | Venue | Date |
| 100 metres | 10.36 | Humble (Turner Stadium), Texas | 1 August 2016 |
| 200 metres | 20.55 | Jacksonville (Kitchings Stadium), Florida | 18 March 2017 |
| 400 metres | 45.23 | Humble (Turner Stadium), Texas | 6 August 2016 |
| Indoor events | |||
| Event | Time (sec) | Venue | Date |
| 60 metres | 6.78 | Albuquerque (ABQ Convention Center), New Mexico | 13 February 2016 |
| 200 metres | 21.05 | New York City (Armory), New York | 12 March 2017 |
| 300 metres | 32.87 | New York City (Armory), New York | 4 February 2017 |
| 400 metres | 46.01 | Fayetteville (Randal Tyson TC), Arkansas | 11 February 2017 |