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

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
100mKS 2026United States 100 m all-time list11.71*1,050 pts––
200mTX 2026United States 200 m all-time list23.871,048 pts–#777
400mKS 2026United States 400 m all-time list55.67989 pts––
4x400mKS 2026United States 4 × 400 m all-time list3:44.78––
4x400MetreIndoorKS 20263:54.55––

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202660m 7.72–Jan 30, 2026Washburn Open
202660m Indoor7.72–Jan 30, 2026Washburn Open
2026100m 11.71+4.2Mar 27, 2026ESU Spring Open
2026200m 23.87+1.9Apr 9, 2026WT Jo Meaker Classic & Multi
2026200m Indoor24.44–Feb 27, 2026MIAA Indoor Championships
2026200m-short-track Indoor24.99–Jan 30, 2026Washburn Open
2026200m-short-track 24.99–Jan 30, 2026Washburn Open
20264x100m 46.16–May 3, 2026MIAA Outdoor Championships
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Barbara Bentum's 200 Metres Short Track personal best is 24.99, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Washburn Indoor Athletic Facility, Topeka, KS (USA).

Barbara Bentum competes in the 200 Metres Short Track and 60 m.

2026 season best: 24.99, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Washburn Indoor Athletic Facility, Topeka, KS (USA). Last competition: Pitt State "The Almost Last Chance" Invitational on May 9, 2026, 24.24.