Ajee' Wilson
USAWomenAjeé Wilson ( AH-jay; born May 8, 1994) is an American middle-distance runner who specializes in the 800 meters. She is the 2022 World indoor champion at the 800 meter distance, after earning silver medals in 2016 and 2018.
Wilson won bronze medals at both the 2017 and 2019 World Athletics Championships. She is the second-fastest American of all time in the event with a time of 1m 55.61s, and she holds North American indoor record.
Wilson won titles in the 800 m at both the 2011 World Youth Championships and 2012 World Junior Championships. Her winning time of 2:00.91 at the latter is the fourth-fastest time run by a high schooler behind Mary Cain, Kim Gallagher, and Natalie Dumas.
As of Sep 15, 2026: 800 m 1:55.61 (#24 all-time), 600 Metres 1:22.39, 2026 season best 2:02.45 (Jul 23, 2026, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (USA) (i)) · Last competition: USA Championships, Jul 23, 2026, 2:02.45 · World Championships: 2 bronze · World record (Distance Medley Short Track) · 32 years old
Personal bests
Medals
| 🥇 | 🥈 | 🥉 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | - | - | 2 | 2 |
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 400m-short-track | 55.77 | - | Jul 18, 2026 | ↑ | Penn Relays Summer Showcase |
| 2026 | 500m-short-track | 1:10.13 | - | Jan 17, 2026 | ↑ | Quaker Invitational |
| 2026 | 500Metres | 1:10.13 | - | Jan 17, 2026 | ↑ | Quaker Invitational |
| 2026 | 600m | 1:33.48 | - | Feb 1, 2026 | ↓ | Millrose Games |
| 2026 | 600m-short-track | 1:33.48 | - | Feb 1, 2026 | ↓ | Millrose Games |
| 2026 | 800m-short-track | 2:00.92 | - | Jan 24, 2026 | ↑ | Dr. Sander Invitational |
| 2026 | 800m | 2:02.45 | - | Jul 23, 2026 | ↑ | USA Championships |
| 2025 | 600m | 1:29.11 | - | Apr 26, 2025 | ↓ | The Penn Relays, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA - Olympic Development |
| 2025 | 600m-short-track | 1:30.90 | - | Dec 6, 2025 | ↓ | Penn Opener |
| 2025 | 800m | 1:57.98 | - | Aug 20, 2025 | ↑ | Internationales Abendsportfest |
| 2025 | 800m-short-track | 2:02.29 | - | Feb 22, 2025 | ↑ | USA Indoor Championships, Ocean Breeze Athl. Complex, New York, NY (i) |
| 2025 | MileRoad | 4:49.5h | - | Sep 7, 2025 | - | New Balance 5th Avenue Mile |
| 2024 | 600m | 1:27.86 | - | Apr 6, 2024 | ↓ | Miramar Invitational, Ansin Sports Complex, Miramar, FL |
| 2024 | 800m | 2:00.96 | - | Jun 21, 2024 | ↑ | U.S. Olympic Team Trials |
| 2023 | 600m | 1:24.45 | - | Apr 29, 2023 | ↓ | The Penn Relays Carnival |
| 2023 | 600m-short-track | 1:24.85 | - | Feb 11, 2023 | ↓ | Millrose Games, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (i) - Indoor Meeting |
| 2023 | 800m | 1:58.16 | - | Jun 9, 2023 | ↑ | Meeting de Paris, Stade Charléty, Paris - Diamond Discipline |
| 2023 | 800m-short-track | 2:00.45 | - | Feb 4, 2023 | ↑ | New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (i) - World Athletics Indoor Tour |
| 2023 | 1000m | 2:35.97 | - | Jan 28, 2023 | ↑ | Dr. Sander Invitational, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (i) - Invitational Events |
| 2023 | 1000m-short-track | 2:35.97 | - | Jan 28, 2023 | ↑ | Dr. Sander Invitational, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (i) - Invitational Events |
| 2022 | 600m-short-track | 1:25.59 | - | Feb 18, 2022 | ↓ | Ocean Breeze Athl. Complex, New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | 600m | 1:25.59 | - | Feb 18, 2022 | ↓ | Ocean Breeze Athl. Complex, New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | 800m | 1:57.23 | - | Jun 26, 2022 | ↑ | Toyota USATF Outdoor Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
| 2022 | 800m-short-track | 1:59.09 | - | Mar 20, 2022 | ↑ | World Athletics Indoor Championships, Štark Arena, Beograd (i) |
| 2021 | 600MetresR | 1:26.0h | - | May 23, 2021 | ↑ | adidas Boost Boston Games |
| 2021 | 800m | 1:58.39 | - | Jun 27, 2021 | ↑ | U.S. Olympic Trials, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
| 2021 | 800m-short-track | 2:01.79 | - | Feb 13, 2021 | ↑ | New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, Ocean Breeze Athl. Complex, New York, NY (i) - World Athletics Indoor Tour |
| 2021 | Mile | 4:43.21 | - | Jul 18, 2021 | ↑ | Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA (USA) |
| 2020 | 800m-short-track | 1:58.29 | - | Feb 8, 2020 | ↑ | NYRR Millrose Games, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (i) |
| 2020 | 800m | 1:58.29 | - | Feb 8, 2020 | ↑ | NYRR Millrose Games, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (i) |
| 2019 | 600m-short-track | 1:25.91 | - | Jan 26, 2019 | ↓ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2019 | 600m | 1:25.91 | - | Jan 26, 2019 | ↓ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2019 | 600MetresR | 1:26.24 | - | Jun 16, 2019 | ↑ | Adidas Boost Boston Games, Boston, MA |
| 2019 | 800m | 1:57.72 | - | Jul 28, 2019 | ↑ | USA Championships, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA |
| 2019 | 800m-short-track | 1:58.60 | - | Feb 9, 2019 | ↑ | NYRR Millrose Games, New York, NY (i) - Elite Event |
| 2019 | 1000m-short-track | 2:34.71 | - | Feb 24, 2019 | ↑ | USA Indoor Championships |
| 2019 | 1000m | 2:34.71 | - | Feb 24, 2019 | ↑ | USA Indoor Championships |
| 2019 | 1500m | 4:06.98 | - | Apr 20, 2019 | ↑ | Princeton, NJ (USA) |
| 2018 | 600m | 1:26.14 | - | Sep 4, 2018 | ↓ | Sportovní areál Krajinka, Cheb (CZE) |
| 2018 | 800m | 1:56.45 | - | Jul 20, 2018 | ↑ | Monaco Herculis, Stade Louis II, Monaco - Diamond Discipline |
| 2018 | 800m-short-track | 1:58.99 | - | Mar 4, 2018 | ↑ | IAAF World Indoor Championships, Arena Birmingham, Birmingham (i) |
| 2018 | 1500m | 4:05.18 | - | May 14, 2018 | ↑ | Swarthmore, PA (USA) |
| 2018 | Mile | 4:35.29 | - | Apr 28, 2018 | ↑ | Philadelphia Penn Relays, Philadelphia, PA - USA vs. the World |
| 2018 | mile-short-track | 4:36.84 | - | Jan 13, 2018 | ↑ | NY (USA) (i) |
| 2018 | 4x800Metre | 8:05.89 | - | Feb 3, 2018 | ↓ | New York Millrose Games |
| 2017 | 500Metres | 1:09.63 | - | Jan 14, 2017 | ↑ | NY (USA) (i) |
| 2017 | 500m-short-track | 1:09.63 | - | Jan 14, 2017 | ↑ | NY (USA) (i) |
| 2017 | 600m | 1:22.39 | - | Aug 27, 2017 | ↓ | Olympiastadion, Berlin (GER) |
| 2017 | 600m-short-track | 1:23.84 | - | Mar 5, 2017 | ↓ | Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i) |
| 2017 | 800m | 1:55.61 | - | Jul 21, 2017 | ↑ | Monaco Herculis |
| 2017 | 4x400Metre | 3:44.94 | - | Dec 2, 2017 | - | Haverford, PA (USA) (i) |
| 2016 | 800m | 1:59.44 | - | Aug 17, 2016 | ↑ | The XXXI Olympic Games |
| 2016 | 800m-short-track | 2:00.09 | - | Feb 20, 2016 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2016 | 1000m | 2:42.71 | - | Dec 3, 2016 | ↑ | Haverford, PA (USA) (i) |
| 2016 | 1000m-short-track | 2:42.71 | - | Dec 3, 2016 | ↑ | Haverford, PA (USA) (i) |
| 2016 | Mile | 4:33.57 | - | Aug 31, 2016 | ↑ | South Huntington, NY (USA) |
| 2016 | mile-short-track | 4:50.22 | - | Jan 22, 2016 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2015 | 500Metres | 1:10.27 | - | Jan 16, 2015 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2015 | 500m-short-track | 1:10.27 | - | Jan 16, 2015 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2015 | 600m | 1:26.56 | - | Feb 28, 2015 | ↓ | Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2015 | 600m-short-track | 1:26.56 | - | Feb 28, 2015 | ↓ | Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2015 | 800m | 1:57.87 | - | May 30, 2015 | ↑ | Eugene Prefontaine Classic |
| 2015 | 800m-short-track | 2:01.57 | - | Feb 14, 2015 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2015 | 1500m | 4:22.62 | - | Apr 3, 2015 | ↑ | Princeton, NJ (USA) |
| 2015 | DistanceMe | 10:36.50 | - | May 2, 2015 | - | IAAF World Relays |
| 2014 | 400m | 53.63 | - | Apr 19, 2014 | ↑ | Chester, PA (USA) |
| 2014 | 600m | 1:28.27 | - | Jan 25, 2014 | ↓ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2014 | 600m-short-track | 1:28.27 | - | Jan 25, 2014 | ↓ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2014 | 800m | 1:57.67 | - | Jul 18, 2014 | ↑ | Monaco Herculis, Stade Louis II, Monaco - Diamond Discipline |
| 2014 | 800m-short-track | 2:00.43 | - | Feb 23, 2014 | ↑ | Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i) |
| 2014 | 1000m | 2:48.88 | - | Feb 8, 2014 | ↑ | Reggie Lewis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2014 | 1000m-short-track | 2:48.88 | - | Feb 8, 2014 | ↑ | Reggie Lewis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2014 | SprintMedl | 3:37.94 | - | Apr 26, 2014 | - | - |
| 2014 | 1500m | 4:12.10 | - | May 12, 2014 | ↑ | Swarthmore, PA (USA) |
| 2014 | 4x800Metre | 8:01.58 | - | May 25, 2014 | ↓ | IAAF World Relays |
| 2013 | 400m | 54.43 | - | Apr 6, 2013 | ↑ | Princeton, NJ (USA) |
| 2013 | 500m-short-track | 1:10.79 | - | Jan 11, 2013 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2013 | 500Metres | 1:10.79 | - | Jan 11, 2013 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2013 | 600m-short-track | 1:26.45 | - | Feb 16, 2013 | ↓ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2013 | 600m | 1:26.45 | - | Feb 16, 2013 | ↓ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2013 | 800m | 1:58.21 | - | Aug 18, 2013 | ↑ | IAAF World Championships, Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva |
| 2013 | 800m-short-track | 2:02.64 | - | Mar 3, 2013 | ↑ | Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i) |
| 2013 | 1000m | 2:44.05 | - | Sep 6, 2013 | ↑ | Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles - Promotional Events |
| 2013 | 1500m | 4:24.56 | - | May 13, 2013 | ↑ | Swarthmore, PA (USA) |
| 2013 | 4x800Metre | 8:04.31 | - | Apr 27, 2013 | ↓ | Philadelphia, PA (USA) |
| 2012 | 400m | 54.04 | - | Jun 11, 2012 | ↑ | Old Bridge, NJ (USA) |
| 2012 | 500m-short-track | 1:13.69 | - | Dec 1, 2012 | ↑ | Haverford, PA (USA) (i) |
| 2012 | 500Metres | 1:13.69 | - | Dec 1, 2012 | ↑ | Haverford, PA (USA) (i) |
| 2012 | 600m | 1:30.36 | - | Jan 13, 2012 | ↓ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2012 | 600m-short-track | 1:30.36 | - | Jan 13, 2012 | ↓ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2012 | 800m | 2:00.91 | - | Jul 12, 2012 | ↑ | IAAF World Junior Championships, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona |
| 2012 | 800m-short-track | 2:04.13 | - | Feb 11, 2012 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2012 | 1000m | 2:48.31 | - | Jan 6, 2012 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2012 | 1000m-short-track | 2:48.31 | - | Jan 6, 2012 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2012 | 1500m | 4:28.59 | - | Apr 6, 2012 | ↑ | Princeton, NJ (USA) |
| 2012 | Mile | 4:52.89 | - | Apr 26, 2012 | ↑ | Philadelphia, PA (USA) |
| 2011 | 400m-short-track | 59.55 | - | Dec 28, 2011 | ↑ | Toms River, NJ (USA) (i) |
| 2011 | 400m | 59.55 | - | Dec 28, 2011 | ↑ | Toms River, NJ (USA) (i) |
| 2011 | 800m | 2:02.64 | - | Jul 10, 2011 | ↑ | IAAF World Youth Championships, Lille |
| 2011 | 800m-short-track | 2:06.17 | - | Mar 13, 2011 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2011 | 1500m | 4:39.86 | - | Apr 21, 2011 | ↑ | Chester, PA (USA) |
| 2011 | Mile | 4:49.48 | - | Feb 27, 2011 | ↑ | Seattle, WA (USA) (i) |
| 2011 | mile-short-track | 4:52.45 | - | Jan 28, 2011 | ↑ | MSG, New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2010 | 400m | 54.51 | - | May 29, 2010 | ↑ | South Plainfield, NJ (USA) |
| 2010 | 800m | 2:04.18 | - | Jul 22, 2010 | ↑ | IAAF World Junior Championships, Croix-Bleue Medavie Stadium, Moncton |
| 2010 | mile-short-track | 5:06.93 | - | Mar 12, 2010 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2010 | Mile | 5:06.93 | - | Mar 12, 2010 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2009 | 800m | 2:07.08 | - | Aug 5, 2009 | ↑ | Des Moines, IA (USA) |
2026
11 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
800m | 2:02.45 | - | Jul 23 | USA Championships |
800m-short-track | DNF | - | Jul 18 | Penn Relays Summer Showcase |
400m-short-track | 55.77 | - | Jul 18 | Penn Relays Summer Showcase |
800m | 2:09.01 | - | May 11 | Widener Final Qualifier |
800m | 2:08.26 | - | Apr 25 | Penn Relay Carnival, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA - College Events |
800m | 2:08.26 | - | Apr 23 | Penn Relay Carnival, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA - College Events |
600m-short-track | 1:33.48 | - | Feb 1 | Millrose Games |
600m-short-track | 1:33.48 | - | Jan 30 | Millrose Games |
800m-short-track | 2:00.92 | - | Jan 24 | Dr. Sander Invitational |
500m-short-track | 1:10.13 | - | Jan 17 | Quaker Invitational |
800m-short-track | 2:04.70 | - | Jan 10 | Penn Select |
2025
21 performances2024
8 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
800m | 2:03.99 | - | Jul 12 | Ed Murphey Classic, Billy J. Murphy Track and Field Complex, Memphis, TN |
800m | 2:01.25 | - | Jun 23 | U.S. Olympic Team Trials |
800m | 2:00.96 | - | Jun 21 | U.S. Olympic Team Trials |
800m | 2:01.25 | - | Jun 21 | U.S. Olympic Team Trials |
800m | 2:06.13 | - | May 31 | The HBCU Pro Classic - The Edwin Moses Legends Meet, Edwin Moses Track, Atlanta, GA |
800m | 2:04.87 | - | May 18 | USATF Los Angeles Grand Prix, Drake Stadium, Los Angeles, CA |
800m | 2:02.88 | - | Apr 27 | The Penn Relay Carnival |
600m | 1:27.86 | - | Apr 6 | Miramar Invitational, Ansin Sports Complex, Miramar, FL |
2023
10 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
800m | 2:00.66 | - | Jul 9 | USA Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
800m | 2:00.32 | - | Jul 9 | USA Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
800m | 2:05.88 | - | Jul 9 | USA Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
800m | 2:00.66 | - | Jul 7 | USA Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
800m | 2:00.32 | - | Jul 6 | USA Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
800m | 2:07.97 | - | Jun 24 | USATF NYC Grand Prix, Icahn Stadium, New York, NY |
800m | 1:58.16 | - | Jun 9 | Meeting de Paris, Stade Charléty, Paris - Diamond Discipline |
800m | 1:59.01 | - | May 27 | USATF Los Angeles Grand Prix, Drake Stadium, Los Angeles, CA |
800m | 2:01.28 | - | May 19 | Track Night NYC, Icahn Stadium, New York, NY |
600m | 1:24.45 | - | Apr 29 | The Penn Relays Carnival |
Honours
Silesia Kamila Skolimowska Memorial
800 Metres
US Indoor Championships
800 Metres Short Track
World Athletics Indoor Championships
800 Metres Short Track
World Athletics Championships, Oregon 2022
800 Metres
NACAC Championships
800 Metres
USA Indoor Championships
800 Metres Short Track
AG Memorial Van Damme
800 Metres
Müller Grand Prix
800 Metres
Herculis
800 Metres
BAUHAUS-galan
800 Metres
USA Championships
800 Metres
AG Memorial Van Damme
800 Metres
USA Indoor Championships
1000 Metres Short Track
IAAF World Championships in Athletics
800 Metres
Des Moines USA Championships
800 Metres
Toronto NACAC Championships
800 Metres
IAAF World Indoor Championships
800 Metres Short Track
US Indoor Championships
800 Metres Short Track
IAAF Continental Cup
800 Metres
IAAF World Championships in Athletics
800 Metres
USA Championships
800 Metres
US Indoor Championships
600 Metres Short Track
USA Indoor Championships
800 Metres Short Track
IAAF World Indoor Championships
800 Metres Short Track
IAAF World Relays
Distance Medley
New York adidas Grand Prix
800 Metres
US Indoor Championships
800 Metres Short Track
Glasgow British Athletics Grand Prix
800 Metres
Monaco Herculis
800 Metres
IAAF World Relays
4x800 Metres Relay
IAAF Continental Cup
800 Metres
USA Championships
800 Metres
IAAF World Championships
800 Metres
US Indoor Championships
800 Metres Short Track
IAAF World Junior Championships
800 Metres
IAAF World Youth Championships
800 Metres
IAAF World Junior Championships
800 Metres
Frequently asked questions
What is Ajee' Wilson's 800 m personal best?
Ajee' Wilson's 800 m personal best is 1:55.61, set on Jul 21, 2017 in Stade Louis II, Monaco (MON), #24 on the all-time list.
Which events does Ajee' Wilson compete in?
Ajee' Wilson competes in the 800 m and 600 Metres.
How did Ajee' Wilson perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 2:02.45, set on Jul 23, 2026 in Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (USA) (i). Last competition: USA Championships on Jul 23, 2026, 2:02.45.
How many medals has Ajee' Wilson won?
Ajee' Wilson has won 2 World Championships medals.
Does Ajee' Wilson hold a world record?
Yes, Ajee' Wilson holds the Distance Medley Short Track world record with 10:36.50.