De'Kayla Simpson

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Events
400 Metres Short Track · 200 Metres Short Track

De'Kayla Simpson is a United States sprinter. She competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.

Her personal bests include 12.01 in the 100m, 23.66 in the 200m, 51.58 in the 400m, 44.70 in the 4x100m and 3:31.65 in the 4x400m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 400 Metres Short Track54.44
2026 season best54.44Jan 30, 2026 · Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC
2026 season best
Personal best · 200 Metres Short Track24.73
Last competitionUSA U20 ChampionshipsJun 19, 2026 · 52.00
USA U20 Championships

As of Nov 13, 2026: 400 Metres Short Track 54.44, 200 Metres Short Track 24.73, 2026 season best 54.44 (Jan 30, 2026, Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (USA)) · Last competition: USA U20 Championships, Jun 19, 2026, 52.00

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
100mTX 2023United States 100 m all-time list12.01*989 pts––
200mMS 2026United States 200 m all-time list23.66*1,069 pts––
400mKY 2026United States 400 m all-time list51.581,143 pts–#115
4x100mTX 2024United States 4 × 100 m all-time list44.70–#769
4x400mAL 2026United States 4 × 400 m all-time list3:31.65–#254
4x400MetreIndoorTX 20263:36.37–#283

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026200m 23.66+2.3Mar 27, 2026Alumni Bulldog Relays
2026200m-short-track Indoor24.54–Feb 13, 2026Clemson Tiger Paw Invitational, Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (i)
2026200m-short-track 24.73–Jan 30, 2026Bob Pollock Invitational
20264x100m 44.98–Mar 28, 2026Alumni Bulldog Relays
2026400m 51.58–May 28, 2026NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY
2026400m-short-track Indoor54.43–Feb 26, 2026Southeastern Conference Indoor Track & Field Championship
2026400m-short-track 54.44–Jan 30, 2026Bob Pollock Invitational
20264x400m 3:31.65–May 16, 2026Southeastern Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Hutsell-Rosen Track, Auburn, AL
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

De'Kayla Simpson's 400 Metres Short Track personal best is 54.44, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (USA).

De'Kayla Simpson competes in the 400 Metres Short Track and 200 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 54.44, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (USA). Last competition: USA U20 Championships on Jun 19, 2026, 52.00.