Árpád Kovács
HungaryActive- Born
- Sep 12, 2005 (21 years old)
- Events
- 400 Metres Short Track
Árpád Kovács is a Hungary sprinter, born on September 12, 2005. He competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.
His personal bests include 10.89 in the 100m, 21.45 in the 200m, 45.97 in the 400m, 41.40 in the 4x100m and 3:02.65 in the 4x400m. He has earned 1 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Hungary.
Personal best · 400 Metres Short Track47.74
2026 season best47.74Jan 23, 2026 · Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY
National record3:05.674x400 Metres Relay Short Track
Last competitionHungarian ChampionshipsJul 25, 2026 · 45.49
As of Oct 27, 2026: 400 Metres Short Track 47.74, 2026 season best 47.74 (Jan 23, 2026, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (USA)) · Last competition: Hungarian Championships, Jul 25, 2026, 45.49 · National record (4x400 Metres Relay Short Track) · 21 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time2026
4x100mBudapest 202341.40––
4x400mBudapest 20233:02.65–#418
* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 400m | 45.49 | – | Jul 25, 2026 | Hungarian Championships |
| 2026 | 400m-short-track Indoor | 46.56 | – | Feb 7, 2026 | Riverhawk Invitational |
| 2026 | 400m-short-track | 47.74 | – | Jan 23, 2026 | Dr. Sander Scorcher |
| 2026 | 4x400Metre Indoor | 3:05.67 | – | Mar 22, 2026 | World Athletics Indoor Championships |
| 2026 | 4x400m | 3:05.68 | – | Apr 18, 2026 | Tom Jones Memorial |
| 2026 | 4x400Metre | 3:11.71 | – | Jan 24, 2026 | Dr. Sander Scorcher |
| 2025 | 200m | 21.62 | -0.2 | May 25, 2025 | Atlétikai Magyar Csapatbajnokság 2025 |
| 2025 | 400m | 45.97 | – | Jul 5, 2025 | Hungarian U23 Championships, Atlétikai Központ, Szolnok |