Helen Kates

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Events
800 Metres Short Track

Helen Kates is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 800m and 800m-short-track.

Her personal bests include 2:11.98 in the 800m and 2:17.72 in the 800m-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track2:17.72
2026 season best2:17.72Mar 14, 2026 · The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Last competitionMusic City Track CarnivalMay 29, 2026 · 2:11.98
Music City Track Carnival

As of Nov 15, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 2:17.72, 2026 season best 2:17.72 (Mar 14, 2026, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Music City Track Carnival, May 29, 2026, 2:11.98

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mTN 2026United States 800 m all-time list2:11.98958 pts–
800m-short-trackIndoorMA 20262:17.72912 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 2:11.98–May 29, 2026Music City Track Carnival
2026800m-short-track Indoor2:17.72–Mar 14, 2026New Balance Nationals Indoors
2025800m-short-track Indoor2:22.80–Mar 13, 2025New Balance Nationals Indoors
2025800m Indoor2:22.80–Mar 13, 2025New Balance Nationals Indoors
FAQ

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Helen Kates's 800 Metres Short Track personal best is 2:17.72, set on Mar 14, 2026 in The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (USA) (i).

Helen Kates competes in the 800 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 2:17.72, set on Mar 14, 2026 in The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (USA) (i). Last competition: Music City Track Carnival on May 29, 2026, 2:11.98.