
Jaelen Means
Jaelen Means is a United States sprinter, born on July 2, 1996. He competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.
His personal bests include 10.17 in the 100m, 20.52 in the 200m, 48.78 in the 400m, 41.28 in the 4x100m and 2.03 in the HJ. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
As of Sep 14, 2026: 200 Metres Short Track 20.90, 100 m 10.17, 2025 season best 21.17 (Jan 25, 2025, R.A. "Murray" Fasken Indoor Track Stadium, College Station, TX (USA) (i)) · Last competition: USA Championships, Aug 3, 2025, 21.01 · 30 years old
Personal bests
* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 60m | 6.81 | - | Jan 25, 2025 | ↑ | Texas A&M Ted Nelson Invitational |
| 2025 | 100m | 10.17 | +2.8 | Apr 26, 2025 | ↑ | PURE Athletics Spring Invitational, National Training Center, Clermont, FL |
| 2025 | 200m | 20.52 | +1.3 | Jul 11, 2025 | ↑ | Grand Sprint Series, Cerritos College, Norwalk, CA |
| 2025 | 200m-short-track | 21.17 | - | Jan 25, 2025 | ↑ | Texas A&M Ted Nelson Invitational |
| 2024 | 60m | 6.66 | - | Feb 17, 2024 | ↑ | USA Indoor Championships, Convention Center, Albuquerque, NM (i) |
| 2024 | 100m | 10.31 | +2.2 | Mar 30, 2024 | ↑ | Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays presented by Truist, Mike A. Myers Stadium, Austin, TX - Invitational Events |
| 2024 | 200m-short-track | 20.90 | - | Feb 2, 2024 | ↑ | New Mexico Collegiate Classic, Convention Center, Albuquerque, NM (i) |
| 2024 | 200m | 20.90 | - | Feb 2, 2024 | ↑ | New Mexico Collegiate Classic, Convention Center, Albuquerque, NM (i) |
| 2024 | 4x200Metre | 1:26.24 | - | Feb 11, 2024 | - | Millrose Games |
| 2023 | 60m | 6.87 | - | Feb 17, 2023 | ↑ | Penn State Tune-Up |
| 2023 | 100m | 10.29 | +2.6 | May 19, 2023 | ↑ | Track Night NYC, Icahn Stadium, New York, NY |
| 2023 | 200m | 20.79 | +2.2 | Apr 29, 2023 | ↑ | Texas Tech Corky/Crofoot Shootout, Terry & Linda Fuller T&F Complex, Lubbock, TX |
| 2023 | 200m-short-track | 21.43 | - | Feb 4, 2023 | ↑ | Sykes & Sabock Challenge, Ashenfelter Indoor Track, State College, PA (i) |
| 2021 | 100m | 10.45 | +1.8 | Mar 20, 2021 | ↑ | The TF Complex at Mylan Park, Morgantown, WV (USA) |
| 2021 | 200m | 21.18 | -1.5 | May 1, 2021 | ↑ | The TF Complex at Mylan Park, Morgantown, WV (USA) |
| 2020 | 55m | 6.48 | - | Feb 14, 2020 | - | Lou Higgins Recreation Center, Berea, OH (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | 60m | 6.92 | - | Jan 11, 2020 | ↑ | Ashenfelter Indoor Track, State College, PA (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | 200m-short-track | 21.65 | - | Feb 8, 2020 | ↑ | Corps Physical Training Facility, Lexington, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | 200m | 21.65 | - | Feb 8, 2020 | ↑ | Corps Physical Training Facility, Lexington, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | 400m | 48.78 | - | Jan 25, 2020 | ↑ | SPIRE Institute Indoor Track & Field Facility, Geneva, OH (USA) (i) |
| 2019 | HJ | 2.03 | - | Apr 17, 2019 | - | Deer Park, TX (USA) |
| 2019 | 60m | 6.85 | - | Jan 26, 2019 | ↑ | Geneva, OH (USA) (i) |
| 2019 | 100m | 10.51 | +2.1 | May 4, 2019 | ↑ | Morgantown, WV (USA) |
| 2019 | 200m | 21.01 | +0.8 | Apr 20, 2019 | ↑ | Durham, NC (USA) |
| 2019 | 200m-short-track | 21.49 | - | Feb 8, 2019 | ↑ | NY (USA) (i) |
| 2019 | 400m | 49.80 | - | Dec 6, 2019 | ↑ | WATTS, Youngstown, OH (USA) (i) |
| 2019 | 4x400m | 3:19.97 | - | Feb 16, 2019 | - | - |
| 2018 | 60m | 6.88 | - | Dec 7, 2018 | ↑ | Youngstown, OH (USA) (i) |
| 2018 | 100m | 10.34 | +3.7 | May 5, 2018 | ↑ | Slippery Rock, PA (USA) |
| 2018 | 200m | 21.03 | +0.7 | May 4, 2018 | ↑ | Slippery Rock, PA (USA) |
| 2018 | 200m-short-track | 21.54 | - | Feb 24, 2018 | ↑ | Edinboro, PA (USA) (i) |
| 2017 | 60m | 6.84 | - | Dec 1, 2017 | ↑ | Youngstown, OH (USA) (i) |
| 2017 | 100m | 10.63 | +3.8 | Apr 29, 2017 | ↑ | Shippensburg, PA (USA) |
| 2017 | 200m | 21.48 | +0.3 | May 6, 2017 | ↑ | Bloomsburg, PA (USA) |
| 2017 | 200m-short-track | 21.75 | - | Feb 26, 2017 | ↑ | Edinboro, PA (USA) (i) |
| 2017 | 400m | 49.42 | - | Feb 4, 2017 | ↑ | Youngstown, OH (USA) (i) |
| 2016 | 60m | 6.91 | - | Dec 2, 2016 | ↑ | Youngstown, OH (USA) (i) |
| 2016 | 100m | 10.57 | +3.9 | May 13, 2016 | ↑ | Mansfield, PA (USA) |
| 2016 | 200m | 21.16 | +4.6 | May 6, 2016 | ↑ | Slippery Rock, PA (USA) |
| 2016 | 200m-short-track | 21.90 | - | Feb 28, 2016 | ↑ | Edinboro, PA (USA) (i) |
| 2016 | 4x100m | 41.28 | - | Apr 17, 2016 | ↑ | Lewisburg, PA (USA) |
| 2016 | 400m | 50.03 | - | Apr 23, 2016 | ↑ | Erie, PA (USA) |
| 2015 | 60m | 7.10= | - | Feb 21, 2015 | ↑ | Kent, OH (USA) (i) |
| 2015 | 100m | 11.14 | +0.0 | May 8, 2015 | ↑ | Athens, OH (USA) |
| 2015 | 200m | 22.21 | +1.9 | Apr 18, 2015 | ↑ | Slippery Rock, PA (USA) |
| 2015 | 400m | 50.11 | - | Apr 12, 2015 | ↑ | Lewisburg, PA (USA) |
| 2014 | 60m | 7.10 | - | Jan 25, 2014 | ↑ | Youngstown, OH (USA) (i) |
| 2014 | 100m | 10.97 | - | May 6, 2014 | ↑ | North Huntingdon, PA (USA) |
| 2014 | 200m | 22.11 | +0.1 | May 24, 2014 | ↑ | Shippensburg, PA (USA) |
| 2014 | 4x100m | 41.79 | - | May 6, 2014 | ↑ | North Huntingdon, PA (USA) |
| 2013 | 100m | 10.74 | - | May 3, 2013 | ↑ | Pittsburgh, PA (USA) |
| 2013 | 200m | 21.97 | -0.4 | Jul 24, 2013 | ↑ | Greensboro, NC (USA) |
| 2013 | 400m | 50.47 | - | May 3, 2013 | ↑ | Pittsburgh, PA (USA) |
| 2012 | 100m | 10.88 | +2.5 | Jul 27, 2012 | ↑ | Baltimore, MD (USA) |
| 2012 | 200m | 22.10 | +0.1 | Jul 28, 2012 | ↑ | Baltimore, MD (USA) |
| 2011 | 100m | 11.58 | - | Jun 25, 2011 | ↑ | California, PA (USA) |
2025
19 performances2024
17 performances2023
14 performancesHonours
No medals
Frequently asked questions
What is Jaelen Means's 200 Metres Short Track personal best?
Jaelen Means's 200 Metres Short Track personal best is 20.90, set on Feb 2, 2024 in Convention Center, Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i).
Which events does Jaelen Means compete in?
Jaelen Means competes in the 200 Metres Short Track and 100 m.
How did Jaelen Means perform in 2025?
2025 season best: 21.17, set on Jan 25, 2025 in R.A. "Murray" Fasken Indoor Track Stadium, College Station, TX (USA) (i). Last competition: USA Championships on Aug 3, 2025, 21.01.