Asha Root

Asha Root

Born
Jun 15, 2001 (25 years old)
Events
400 Metres Short Track · 300 Metres Short Track

Asha Root is a United Kingdom sprinter, born on June 15, 2001. She competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.

Her personal bests include 11.96 in the 100m, 24.44 in the 200m, 53.13 in the 400m, 7.70 in the 60m and 7.70 in the 60m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 400 Metres Short Track55.14
2026 season best55.14Feb 1, 2026 · Lee Valley Athletics Centre, London
Personal best · 300 Metres Short Track40.05
Last competitionNational Athletics League Premiership DivisionJul 11, 2026 · 25.01

As of Nov 14, 2026: 400 Metres Short Track 55.14, 300 Metres Short Track 40.05, 2026 season best 55.14 (Feb 1, 2026, Lee Valley Athletics Centre, London (GBR)) · Last competition: National Athletics League Premiership Division, Jul 11, 2026, 25.01 · 25 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
100mLondon 2025United Kingdom 100 m all-time list11.96*999 pts––
200mDerby 2026United Kingdom 200 m all-time list24.44994 pts––
400mBirmingham 2026United Kingdom 400 m all-time list53.131,083 pts–#449
60mIndoorLondon 20267.70988 pts––
60mLondon 20267.70988 pts––
400m-short-trackIndoorSheffield 202654.50=1,066 pts–#485

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202660m Indoor7.70–Jan 4, 2026BFTTA Indoor Series London
202660m 7.70–Jan 4, 2026BFTTA Indoor Series London
2026100m 12.05+1.2May 23, 2026National Athletics League - Premiership
2026200m 24.44-1.8May 23, 2026National Athletics League - Premiership
2026200m-short-track Indoor25.11–Jan 4, 2026BFTTA Indoor Series London
2026200m-short-track 25.11–Jan 4, 2026BFTTA Indoor Series London
2026400m 53.13–Jun 20, 2026Novuna UK Athletics Championships
2026400m-short-track Indoor54.50–Feb 15, 2026BUCS Indoor Athletics Championships, EIS Don Valley Stadium, Sheffield (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Asha Root's 400 Metres Short Track personal best is 55.14, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Lee Valley Athletics Centre, London (GBR).

Asha Root competes in the 400 Metres Short Track and 300 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 55.14, set on Feb 1, 2026 in Lee Valley Athletics Centre, London (GBR). Last competition: National Athletics League Premiership Division on Jul 11, 2026, 25.01.