Barton Townsend

Events
60 m hurdles · Heptathlon Short Track

Barton Townsend is a United States sprinter. He competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.

His personal bests include 11.13 in the 100m, 23.14 in the 200m, 49.44 in the 400m, 4:46.41 in the 1500m and 14.90 in the 110mH. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 60 m hurdles8.41
2026 season best8.41Jan 31, 2026 · Hearnes Center, Columbia, MO
Personal best · Heptathlon Short Track5190
Last competitionHusker Spring Kick-OffApr 3, 2026 · 4.30

As of Nov 13, 2026: 60 m hurdles 8.41, Heptathlon Short Track 5190, 2026 season best 8.41 (Jan 31, 2026, Hearnes Center, Columbia, MO (USA)) · Last competition: Husker Spring Kick-Off, Apr 3, 2026, 4.30

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
100mMN 2024United States 100 m all-time list11.13*848 pts––
200mIndoorSD 202523.14833 pts––
400mSD 2025United States 400 m all-time list49.44892 pts––
1500mFL 2021United States 1500 m all-time list4:46.41395 pts––
HJIndoorMO 20261.88810 pts––

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026HJ Indoor1.85–Feb 26, 2026Summit League Indoor Track and Field Championships
2026HJ 1.88–Jan 30, 2026Dr. Rick McGuire Invitational
2026PV Indoor4.70–Feb 28, 2026Summit League Indoor Track and Field Championships
2026PV 4.70–Jan 31, 2026Dr. Rick McGuire Invitational
2026LJ 6.45–Jan 30, 2026Dr. Rick McGuire Invitational
2026LJ Indoor6.50–Feb 26, 2026Summit League Indoor Track and Field Championships
202660m Indoor7.31–Feb 26, 2026Summit League Indoor Track and Field Championships
202660m 7.36–Jan 30, 2026Dr. Rick McGuire Invitational
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Barton Townsend's 60 m hurdles personal best is 8.41, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Hearnes Center, Columbia, MO (USA).

Barton Townsend competes in the 60 m hurdles and Heptathlon Short Track.

2026 season best: 8.41, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Hearnes Center, Columbia, MO (USA). Last competition: Husker Spring Kick-Off on Apr 3, 2026, 4.30.