Da'Shawn Lester

Events
400 m · 600 Metres Short Track

Da'Shawn Lester is a United States sprinter. He competes primarily in the 200m, 400m and 4x100m.

His personal bests include 21.53 in the 200m, 47.07 in the 400m, 40.05 in the 4x100m, 3:09.52 in the 4x400m and 3:14.89 in the 4x400Metre. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 400 m47.07
2026 season best48.19Apr 2, 2026 · Adair Austin Stadium (Friends Univ), Wichita, KS
Personal best · 600 Metres Short Track1:19.66
Last competitionNJCAA ChampionshipsMay 14, 2026 · 40.29

As of Nov 13, 2026: 400 m 47.07, 600 Metres Short Track 1:19.66, 2026 season best 48.19 (Apr 2, 2026, Adair Austin Stadium (Friends Univ), Wichita, KS (USA)) · Last competition: NJCAA Championships, May 14, 2026, 40.29

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
200mKS 2026United States 200 m all-time list21.53*991 pts––
400mKS 2025United States 400 m all-time list47.071,041 pts––
4x400mKS 2025United States 4 × 400 m all-time list3:09.52––
4x400MetreIndoorKS 20253:14.89––
4x400MetreKS 20263:18.88––

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026200m 21.53+5.3Mar 28, 2026Mark A. Phillips Tiger Classic
2026200m-short-track Indoor22.32–Jan 16, 2026Washburn Rust Buster
2026200m-short-track 22.32–Jan 16, 2026Washburn Rust Buster
20264x100m 40.05–May 1, 2026Region 6 / KJCCC Outdoor Track and Field Championships
2026400m 48.19–Apr 2, 2026Friends University Spring Invitational
2026400m Indoor48.34–Feb 21, 2026Region VI/KJCCC Indoor Championships
2026400m-short-track Indoor49.62–Jan 16, 2026Washburn Rust Buster
2026400m-short-track 49.62–Jan 16, 2026Washburn Rust Buster
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Da'Shawn Lester's 400 m personal best is 47.07, set on May 15, 2025 in Gowans Stadium, Hutchinson, KS (USA).

Da'Shawn Lester competes in the 400 m and 600 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 48.19, set on Apr 2, 2026 in Adair Austin Stadium (Friends Univ), Wichita, KS (USA). Last competition: NJCAA Championships on May 14, 2026, 40.29.