About Tony
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Antoine “Turbo” Echols is a devoted husband to his lovely wife, Anna, a proud father of three, and a dog dad to two energetic Sheepadoodles. An active-duty U.S. Army service member approaching 20 years of service to our country, Antoine has built his life around service, leadership, family, and giving back to his community.
Outside of the Army, Antoine has a passion for track and field and loves anything that challenges him to use both his hands and his mind. Whether he’s competing on the track, creating and building something new, helping others reach their goals, or supporting his community, Antoine believes in making a positive impact wherever he goes.
At his core, he’s a husband, father, Soldier, athlete, creator, and someone who genuinely enjoys helping others succeed.
Antoine “Turbo” Echols is an elite Masters sprinter, coach, and decorated former collegiate athlete based in Huntsville, Alabama. A six-time individual World Masters Champion, Echols has captured world titles in the 60m, 100m, and 200m, including the M40 100m and 200m double at the 2026 World Masters Championships in Daegu, South Korea.
A multiple-time USA Masters National Champion, Echols holds the M40 American indoor 200m record (21.90) and has been part of three Masters World Record relay teams, including the M40 4×100m World Record team in Daegu. He was also named M40 Male Athlete of the Year in 2023 and 2024.
Before his Masters career, Echols was the 2001 New Mexico State Champion in the 100m and 200m at Alamogordo High School and later competed for Central Arizona College and Boise State University, winning the 2006 WAC 400m Championship.
Known throughout the track community as “Turbo,” Echols now shares his experience with developing athletes through Finish 1st Performance, focusing on speed, acceleration, technique, and athletic performance.
- World & American Champion
