Bobby Poynter

Bobby Poynter

United StatesUnited States
Born
Apr 10, 2000 (26 years old)
Events
800 m · Mile Short Track

Bobby Poynter is a United States sprinter, born on April 10, 2000. He competes primarily in the 200m, 400m and 800m.

His personal bests include 22.77 in the 200m, 49.31 in the 400m, 1:46.53 in the 800m, 3:40.61 in the 1500m and 4:11.27 in the Mile. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 800 m1:46.53
2025 season best1:46.53Jul 12, 2025 · Jack Kemp Stadium - Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA
2025 season best
Personal best · Mile Short Track4:01.38
Last competitionUSA ChampionshipsJul 31, 2025 · 1:48.78
USA Championships

As of Nov 14, 2026: 800 m 1:46.53, Mile Short Track 4:01.38, 2025 season best 1:46.53 (Jul 12, 2025, Jack Kemp Stadium - Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA (USA)) · Last competition: USA Championships, Jul 31, 2025, 1:48.78 · 26 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
200mCA 2017United States 200 m all-time list22.77823 pts–
400mCA 2019United States 400 m all-time list49.31900 pts–
800mCA 2025United States 800 m all-time list1:46.531,128 pts–
1500mOR 2025United States 1500 m all-time list3:40.611,099 pts–
Mile2022United States Mile all-time list4:11.27941 pts–
MileIndoorWA 20244:00.411,125 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2025800m 1:46.53–Jul 12, 2025Sunset Tour
20251500m 3:40.61–Jun 15, 2025Portland Track Festival, Griswold Stadium, Portland, OR
20255Kilometre 14:40–Apr 6, 2025Carlsbad 5000, Carlsbad, CA
2024800m 1:46.75–May 4, 2024Occidental Invitational, Jack Kemp Stadium - Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA
20241500m 3:43.77–Apr 13, 2024Bryan Clay Invitational
20241500m-short-track Indoor3:44.95–Feb 9, 2024Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
2024Mile Indoor4:00.41–Feb 24, 2024Ken Shannon Last Chance
2024mile-short-track Indoor4:01.38–Feb 10, 2024Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Bobby Poynter's 800 m personal best is 1:46.53, set on Jul 12, 2025 in Jack Kemp Stadium - Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA (USA).

Bobby Poynter competes in the 800 m and Mile Short Track.

2025 season best: 1:46.53, set on Jul 12, 2025 in Jack Kemp Stadium - Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA (USA). Last competition: USA Championships on Jul 31, 2025, 1:48.78.