Aaron Brown (sprinter)
A cornerstone of Canada's sprint resurgence, whose relentless relay excellence delivered a full set of Olympic medals and world titles.
Born 1992 (age 34)·Canadian sprinter (b. 1992)·Birthday: May 27·Millennials
Biography
Aaron Brown won Olympic gold in the 4x100m relay at Paris 2024, completing a set of medals that includes bronze from 2016 and silver from 2021. He has been the steady, powerful engine in the lane beside Canada's flashier sprint stars. Individual glory in the 100m and 200m has been elusive at major games. His true strength is as a relay maestro. Since debuting on the world stage as a teenager, Brown has been the reliable second or third leg, the man who takes the stick in traffic and delivers clean, explosive speed. He was born in 1992. His consistency made him integral to one of track's most formidable squads. His career arc mirrors the team's rise: world bronze in 2013, Olympic bronze in 2016, silver in 2021, and gold in 2024. Through injuries and intense competition, his professionalism and blistering curve running have made him a quiet giant of Canadian athletics.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Aaron was born in 1992, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Aaron Was Born
The biggest hits of 1992
#1 Movie
Aladdin
Best Picture
Unforgiven
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Aaron's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1992Born
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1997Started school
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2005Became a teenager
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2008Could drive
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2010Could vote
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2013Turned 21
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2022Turned 30
Russia invades Ukraine; Queen Elizabeth II dies
Gas: $3.97/galHome: $348,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"As It Was" — Harry StylesBest Picture: Everything Everywhere All at Once
2026Age 34 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the Olympic gold medal in the 4x100m relay at the 2024 Paris Games.
- Earned a complete set of Olympic relay medals: silver in 2020 (Tokyo) and bronze in 2016 (Rio).
- Became a World Champion as part of Canada's winning 4x100m relay team at the 2022 World Athletics Championships.
- Won multiple NCAA titles for the University of Southern California in the 200m and 4x100m relay.
Did You Know?
He is a talented graphic designer and has created logos and artwork for fellow athletes.
He is a huge fan of the anime series "Dragon Ball Z" and has referenced it in social media posts.
He ran a personal best of 9.96 seconds in the 100m in 2022, breaking the 10-second barrier.
“The relay is about the pass, not the time in your lane.”
