Essence Slate
United StatesActive- Events
- 400 Metres Short Track
Essence Slate is a United States sprinter. She competes primarily in the 200m, 400m and 4x100m.
Her personal bests include 24.07 in the 200m, 55.19 in the 400m, 44.95 in the 4x100m, 3:41.64 in the 4x400m and 5.23 in the LJ. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Personal best · 400 Metres Short Track55.76
2026 season best55.76Feb 6, 2026
Last competitionMount Olive Final QualifierMay 9, 2026 · 45.15
As of Nov 14, 2026: 400 Metres Short Track 55.76, 2026 season best 55.76 (Feb 6, 2026) · Last competition: Mount Olive Final Qualifier, May 9, 2026, 45.15
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time2026
4x400MetreIndoorNC 20263:53.44––
* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | LJ | 5.23 | +0.0 | Apr 11, 2026 | The Trojan Relays, Ray McDonald, Sr., Track Complex, Mount Olive, NC |
| 2026 | LJ Indoor | 5.63m | – | Feb 22, 2026 | – |
| 2026 | 200m | 24.07 | +3.7 | Mar 28, 2026 | 9th Annual adidas Trojan Challenge |
| 2026 | 200m-short-track Indoor | 24.32 | – | Feb 22, 2026 | – |
| 2026 | 300m-short-track Indoor | 40.11 | – | Jan 16, 2026 | – |
| 2026 | 4x100m | 44.95 | – | Apr 3, 2026 | VertKlasse Meeting, Dick Vert Stadium, High Point, NC - Collegiate |
| 2026 | 400m | 55.19 | – | Mar 21, 2026 | Alan Connie Shamrock Invitational |
| 2026 | 400m-short-track Indoor | 55.76 | – | Feb 6, 2026 | Camel City Sprints |