Elija Godwin
United StatesActive- Born
- Jul 1, 1999 (27 years old)
- Birthplace
- Covington, United States
- Events
- 400 Metres Short Track · 200 Metres Short Track
Elija Godwin (born July 1, 1999) is an American athlete who specializes in the 400 meters.
Personal best · 400 Metres Short Track45.37
2026 season best46.11Jan 30, 2026 · Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC
Medals3Olympic Games: 1 bronze · World Championships: 1 gold, 1 bronze
Personal best · 200 Metres Short Track20.34
As of Oct 27, 2026: 400 Metres Short Track 45.37, 200 Metres Short Track 20.34, 2026 season best 46.11 (Jan 30, 2026, Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (USA)) · Last competition: USA Championships, Jul 23, 2026, 45.80 · Olympic Games: 1 bronze · World Championships: 1 gold, 1 bronze · 27 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | – | – | 1 | 1 |
| World Championships | 1 | – | 1 | 2 |
| Total | 1 | – | 2 | 3 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 200m | 20.63 | +0.8 | Jun 20, 2026 | Star Athletics Sprint Series |
| 2026 | 300m-short-track Indoor | 33.14 | – | Jan 10, 2026 | Clemson Invitational |
| 2026 | 300m-short-track | 33.14 | – | Jan 10, 2026 | Clemson Invitational |
| 2026 | 300m Indoor | 33.14 | – | Jan 10, 2026 | Clemson Invitational |
| 2026 | 400m | 45.00 | – | Jun 6, 2026 | USATF Lone Star Grand Prix |
| 2026 | 400m-short-track | 46.11 | – | Jan 30, 2026 | Bob Pollock Invitational |
| 2026 | 400m-short-track Indoor | 46.33 | – | Feb 13, 2026 | Clemson Tiger Paw Invitational, Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (i) |
| 2026 | 4x400m | 3:03.62 | – | Apr 18, 2026 | Tom Jones Memorial |