Barbara Bentum
- Events
- 200 Metres Short Track · 60 m
Barbara Bentum is a United States sprinter. She competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.
Her personal bests include 11.71 in the 100m, 23.87 in the 200m, 55.67 in the 400m, 46.16 in the 4x100m and 3:44.78 in the 4x400m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Personal best · 200 Metres Short Track24.99
2026 season best24.99Jan 30, 2026 · Washburn Indoor Athletic Facility, Topeka, KS
Personal best · 60 m7.72
Last competitionPitt State "The Almost Last Chance" InvitationalMay 9, 2026 · 24.24
As of Nov 14, 2026: 200 Metres Short Track 24.99, 60 m 7.72, 2026 season best 24.99 (Jan 30, 2026, Washburn Indoor Athletic Facility, Topeka, KS (USA)) · Last competition: Pitt State "The Almost Last Chance" Invitational, May 9, 2026, 24.24
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time2026
4x400MetreIndoorKS 20263:54.55––
* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 60m | 7.72 | – | Jan 30, 2026 | Washburn Open |
| 2026 | 60m Indoor | 7.72 | – | Jan 30, 2026 | Washburn Open |
| 2026 | 100m | 11.71 | +4.2 | Mar 27, 2026 | ESU Spring Open |
| 2026 | 200m | 23.87 | +1.9 | Apr 9, 2026 | WT Jo Meaker Classic & Multi |
| 2026 | 200m Indoor | 24.44 | – | Feb 27, 2026 | MIAA Indoor Championships |
| 2026 | 200m-short-track Indoor | 24.99 | – | Jan 30, 2026 | Washburn Open |
| 2026 | 200m-short-track | 24.99 | – | Jan 30, 2026 | Washburn Open |
| 2026 | 4x100m | 46.16 | – | May 3, 2026 | MIAA Outdoor Championships |