Clayton Elder

Clayton Elder

United StatesUnited States
Born
Sep 27, 2001 (25 years old)
Events
400 m hurdles · 400 Metres Short Track

Clayton Elder is a United States sprinter, born on September 27, 2001. He competes primarily in the 200m, 400m and 400m.

His personal bests include 21.56 in the 200m, 48.57 in the 400m, 47.77 in the 400m, 50.48 in the 400mH and 39.99 in the 4x100m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 400 m hurdles50.48
2024 season best50.48Apr 12, 2024 · Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL
2024 season best
Personal best · 400 Metres Short Track49.26
Last competitionU.S. Olympic Team TrialsJun 28, 2024 · 51.72
U.S. Olympic Team Trials

As of Nov 13, 2026: 400 m hurdles 50.48, 400 Metres Short Track 49.26, 2024 season best 50.48 (Apr 12, 2024, Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL (USA)) · Last competition: U.S. Olympic Team Trials, Jun 28, 2024, 51.72 · 25 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
200mIndoorNM 202321.561,050 pts–
400mLA 2024United States 400 m all-time list48.57945 pts–
400mIndoorNM 202447.771,057 pts–
400mHFL 2024United States 400 m hurdles all-time list50.481,106 pts–
4x100mAL 2023United States 4 × 100 m all-time list39.99–
4x400mFL 2023United States 4 × 400 m all-time list3:03.46–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2024200m-short-track Indoor21.68–Feb 2, 2024New Mexico Collegiate Classic, Convention Center, Albuquerque, NM (i)
2024200m Indoor21.68–Feb 2, 2024New Mexico Collegiate Classic, Convention Center, Albuquerque, NM (i)
2024400m Indoor47.77–Feb 2, 2024New Mexico Collegiate Classic, Convention Center, Albuquerque, NM (i)
2024400m-short-track Indoor47.77–Feb 2, 2024New Mexico Collegiate Classic, Convention Center, Albuquerque, NM (i)
2024400m 48.57–Mar 30, 2024Battle on the Bayou, LSU Bernie Moore Stadium, Baton Rouge, LA
2024400mH 50.48–Apr 12, 2024Tom Jones Memorial, Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL - Invitational Events
20244x400m 3:07.40–Apr 27, 2024Desert Heat Classic, Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ
20244x400Metre Indoor3:14.74–Jan 27, 2024Bob Pollock Invitational
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Clayton Elder's 400 m hurdles personal best is 50.48, set on Apr 12, 2024 in Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL (USA).

Clayton Elder competes in the 400 m hurdles and 400 Metres Short Track.

2024 season best: 50.48, set on Apr 12, 2024 in Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL (USA). Last competition: U.S. Olympic Team Trials on Jun 28, 2024, 51.72.