Jacob Parent

Events
400 Metres Short Track · 200 m

Jacob Parent is a United States sprinter. He competes primarily in the 200m, 400m and 4x100m.

His personal bests include 20.85 in the 200m, 45.85 in the 400m, 40.24 in the 4x100m, 3:06.52 in the 4x400m and 3:16.46 in the 4x400Metre. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 400 Metres Short Track49.45
2026 season best47.01Feb 20, 2026 · Iowa-Recreation Building, Iowa City, IA (USA) (i)
Personal best · 200 m20.85
Last competitionUSA ChampionshipsJul 23, 2026 · 45.70

As of Nov 14, 2026: 400 Metres Short Track 49.45, 200 m 20.85, 2026 season best 47.01 (Feb 20, 2026, Iowa-Recreation Building, Iowa City, IA (USA) (i)) · Last competition: USA Championships, Jul 23, 2026, 45.70

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
200mSC 2024United States 200 m all-time list20.85*1,090 pts–#623
400mFL 2026United States 400 m all-time list45.851,122 pts–#267
4x400mOH 2025United States 4 × 400 m all-time list3:06.52––
4x400Metre20213:16.46––
4x400MetreIndoorAL 20233:12.53––

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026200m 20.94-0.2Mar 20, 2026USF Alumni Invitational
2026400m 45.70–Jul 23, 2026USA Championships
2026400m-short-track Indoor47.01–Feb 20, 2026Iowa Open
2025200m 20.99+1.9Apr 23, 2025Gary Wilson Invitational, University of Minnesota T&F Stadium, Minneapolis, MN
2025200m-short-track Indoor21.79–Feb 8, 2025UW-La Crosse Mark Guthrie Legacy Invitational, UW-La Crosse Fieldhouse, La Crosse, WI (i)
20254x100m 40.26–May 24, 2025NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Spire Institute Outdoor Complex, Geneva, OH
2025400m 47.01–May 24, 2025NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Spire Institute Outdoor Complex, Geneva, OH
2025400m-short-track Indoor48.67–Feb 21, 2025Snowshoe Open, Minnesota Fieldhouse, Minneapolis, MN (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Jacob Parent's 400 Metres Short Track personal best is 49.45, set on Mar 5, 2022.

Jacob Parent competes in the 400 Metres Short Track and 200 m.

2026 season best: 47.01, set on Feb 20, 2026 in Iowa-Recreation Building, Iowa City, IA (USA) (i). Last competition: USA Championships on Jul 23, 2026, 45.70.