Harper Brighty

Events
800 m

Harper Brighty is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 800m-short-track.

Her personal bests include 2:12.68 in the 800m, 4:45.58 in the 1500m, 2:12.73 in the 800m-short-track, 1:35.93 in the 600m and 1:35.93 in the 600m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 800 m2:12.68
2026 season best2:12.68Apr 4, 2026 · Gettler Stadium, Cincinnati, OH
Last competitionMid-American Conference Outdoor Track & Field ChampionshipsMay 15, 2026 · DNS

As of Nov 14, 2026: 800 m 2:12.68, 2026 season best 2:12.68 (Apr 4, 2026, Gettler Stadium, Cincinnati, OH (USA)) · Last competition: Mid-American Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships, May 15, 2026, DNS

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mOH 2026United States 800 m all-time list2:12.68947 pts––
1500mNC 2026United States 1500 m all-time list4:45.58867 pts––
800m-short-trackIndoorMI 20262:12.73986 pts––
600mIndoorIN 20261:35.93948 pts–#378
600mIN 20261:35.93912 pts–#220
600m-short-trackIndoorMI 20261:36.38939 pts–#528

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026600m 1:35.93–Jan 30, 2026Meyo Invitational
2026600m Indoor1:35.93–Jan 30, 2026Meyo Invitational
2026600m-short-track 1:36.38–Jan 10, 2026Wolverine Invitational
2026600m-short-track Indoor1:36.38–Jan 10, 2026Wolverine Invitational
2026800m 2:12.68–Apr 4, 2026Oliver Nikoloff Invitational
2026800m-short-track Indoor2:12.73–Feb 28, 2026Mid-American Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships
20261500m 4:45.58–Apr 17, 2026Wake Forest Invitational, Kentner Stadium Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC - Section A
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Harper Brighty's 800 m personal best is 2:12.68, set on Apr 4, 2026 in Gettler Stadium, Cincinnati, OH (USA).

Harper Brighty competes in the 800 m.

2026 season best: 2:12.68, set on Apr 4, 2026 in Gettler Stadium, Cincinnati, OH (USA). Last competition: Mid-American Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships on May 15, 2026, DNS.