Ella Besant

Events
400 Metres Short Track · 500 Metres Short Track

Ella Besant is a United States sprinter. She competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 800m-short-track.

Her personal bests include 58.47 in the 400m, 2:20.66 in the 800m, 2:20.66 in the 800m-short-track, 3:54.49 in the 4x400Metre and 3:54.49 in the 4x400Metre. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 400 Metres Short Track58.47
2026 season best27.01Apr 18, 2026
Personal best · 500 Metres Short Track1:17.68
Last competitionBoston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)Feb 14, 2026 · 2:20.66

As of Nov 15, 2026: 400 Metres Short Track 58.47, 500 Metres Short Track 1:17.68, 2026 season best 27.01 (Apr 18, 2026) · Last competition: Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i), Feb 14, 2026, 2:20.66

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
400mIndoorMA 202558.47924 pts––
800mIndoorMA 20262:20.66870 pts––
800m-short-trackIndoorMA 20262:20.66870 pts––
4x400MetreMA 20263:54.49––
4x400MetreIndoorMA 20263:54.49––
400m-short-trackIndoorMA 202558.47924 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026200m 27.01-0.9Apr 18, 2026–
2026400m 59.15–Apr 18, 2026–
2026500m-short-track 1:17.68–Jan 30, 2026Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
2026500m-short-track Indoor1:17.68–Jan 30, 2026Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
2026500Metres Indoor1:17.68–Jan 30, 2026Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
2026600m-short-track Indoor1:36.94–Mar 1, 2026–
2026800m Indoor2:20.66–Feb 14, 2026Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
2026800m-short-track Indoor2:20.66–Feb 14, 2026Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Ella Besant's 400 Metres Short Track personal best is 58.47, set on Feb 15, 2025 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i).

Ella Besant competes in the 400 Metres Short Track and 500 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 27.01, set on Apr 18, 2026. Last competition: Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i) on Feb 14, 2026, 2:20.66.