Desmond Chapa

Events
200 Metres Short Track · 400 Metres Short Track

Desmond Chapa is a United States sprinter. He competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.

His personal bests include 10.78 in the 100m, 21.29 in the 200m, 47.73 in the 400m, 40.81 in the 4x100m and 3:07.99 in the 4x400m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 200 Metres Short Track21.86
2026 season best21.86Jan 31, 2026 · Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY
Personal best · 400 Metres Short Track48.96
Last competitionNCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field ChampionshipsMay 23, 2026 · 3:10.56

As of Nov 13, 2026: 200 Metres Short Track 21.86, 400 Metres Short Track 48.96, 2026 season best 21.86 (Jan 31, 2026, Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (USA)) · Last competition: NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships, May 23, 2026, 3:10.56

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
100mMI 2025United States 100 m all-time list10.78952 pts––
200mMI 2025United States 200 m all-time list21.291,025 pts––
400mMI 2026United States 400 m all-time list47.73998 pts––
4x400mKS 2026United States 4 × 400 m all-time list3:07.99–#703
4x400MetreIndoorVA 20263:10.75–#462

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202660m Indoor7.06–Jan 17, 2026GVSU Bob Eubanks Open
202660m 7.06–Jan 17, 2026GVSU Bob Eubanks Open
2026200m Indoor21.46–Feb 13, 2026GVSU Big Meet- Friday, GVSU Kelly Family Sports Cente, Allendale, MI (i) - Open Event
2026200m-short-track Indoor21.46–Feb 13, 2026–
2026200m 21.63+1.7Apr 3, 2026GVSU Early Meet
2026200m-short-track 21.86–Jan 31, 2026PNC Lenny Lyles Open
20264x100m 40.81–Mar 27, 2026Raleigh Relays
2026400m 47.73–May 1, 2026GLIAC Championships
FAQ

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Desmond Chapa's 200 Metres Short Track personal best is 21.86, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (USA).

Desmond Chapa competes in the 200 Metres Short Track and 400 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 21.86, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (USA). Last competition: NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships on May 23, 2026, 3:10.56.