David Palmer

David Palmer

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Events
400 m hurdles · 400 Metres Short Track

David Palmer is a United States sprinter. He competes primarily in the 200m, 400m and 400m.

His personal bests include 22.75 in the 200m, 48.89 in the 400m, 49.05 in the 400m, 1:52.03 in the 800m and 1:52.03 in the 800m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 400 m hurdles52.03
2026 season best53.73Apr 18, 2026 · Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA
2026 season best
Personal best · 400 Metres Short Track48.89
Last competitionGary Wilson InvitationalApr 22, 2026 · 54.36
Gary Wilson Invitational

As of Nov 13, 2026: 400 m hurdles 52.03, 400 Metres Short Track 48.89, 2026 season best 53.73 (Apr 18, 2026, Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA)) · Last competition: Gary Wilson Invitational, Apr 22, 2026, 54.36

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
200mCA 2026United States 200 m all-time list22.75*825 pts––
400mIndoorIA 202048.89986 pts––
400m2022United States 400 m all-time list49.05916 pts––
800m2022United States 800 m all-time list1:52.03969 pts––
800mIndoorIA 20221:52.031,022 pts––
400mHIN 2022United States 400 m hurdles all-time list52.031,032 pts––

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026200m 22.75+2.6Apr 16, 2026Pacific Coast Invitational
2026200m-short-track 23.31–Jan 10, 2026Minnesota Open
2026200m-short-track Indoor23.31–Jan 10, 2026Minnesota Open
2026300m-short-track 35.67–Jan 31, 2026Mark Schuck Open & Multi
2026300m Indoor35.67–Jan 31, 2026Mark Schuck Open & Multi
2026300m-short-track Indoor35.67–Jan 31, 2026Mark Schuck Open & Multi
2026400m 50.29–Apr 16, 2026Pacific Coast Invitational
2026400m-short-track Indoor50.67–Jan 10, 2026Minnesota Open
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

David Palmer's 400 m hurdles personal best is 52.03, set on May 6, 2022 in Billy Hayes T& F Complex, Bloomington, IN (USA).

David Palmer competes in the 400 m hurdles and 400 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 53.73, set on Apr 18, 2026 in Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA). Last competition: Gary Wilson Invitational on Apr 22, 2026, 54.36.