Desmond Melson

Desmond Melson

Born
Jan 1, 1998 (28 years old)
Events
400 Metres Short Track · 200 Metres Short Track

Desmond Melson is a United States sprinter, born on January 1, 1998. He competes primarily in the 200m, 400m and 400m.

His personal bests include 21.98 in the 200m, 47.89 in the 400m, 47.89 in the 400m, 3:07.09 in the 4x400m and 3:08.49 in the 4x400Metre. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 400 Metres Short Track48.50
2021 season best7.28Jan 16, 2021 · Michigan University U-M Indoor Track, Ann Arbor, MI (USA) (i)
Personal best · 200 Metres Short Track22.17

As of Nov 13, 2026: 400 Metres Short Track 48.50, 200 Metres Short Track 22.17, 2021 season best 7.28 (Jan 16, 2021, Michigan University U-M Indoor Track, Ann Arbor, MI (USA) (i)) · 28 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
400mIndoorOH 201747.891,049 pts–
4x400Metre20183:08.49–
4x400MetreIndoorMI 20183:08.49–

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202160m Indoor7.28–Jan 16, 2021Michigan University U-M Indoor Track, Ann Arbor, MI (USA) (i)
202160m 7.28–Jan 16, 2021–
2021200m Indoor22.51–Jan 16, 2021Michigan University U-M Indoor Track, Ann Arbor, MI (USA) (i)
2021200m-short-track 22.51–Jan 16, 2021–
2021200m-short-track Indoor22.51–Jan 16, 2021Michigan University U-M Indoor Track, Ann Arbor, MI (USA) (i)
2021200m 22.62+0.6Apr 9, 2021–
2021400m 48.77–Apr 17, 2021PVAMU Track Stadium, Prairie View, TX (USA)
20214x400m 3:11.93–Mar 27, 2021Billy Hayes T& F Complex, Bloomington, IN (USA)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Desmond Melson's 400 Metres Short Track personal best is 48.50, set on Feb 3, 2018.

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

2021 season best: 7.28, set on Jan 16, 2021 in Michigan University U-M Indoor Track, Ann Arbor, MI (USA) (i).