Jake Welch

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Events
400 Metres Short Track · 600 Metres Short Track

Jake Welch is a United States sprinter. He competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.

His personal bests include 10.54 in the 100m, 21.73 in the 200m, 46.87 in the 400m, 39.91 in the 4x100m and 3:05.27 in the 4x400m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 400 Metres Short Track47.48
2026 season best49.01Feb 13, 2026
2026 season best
Personal best · 600 Metres Short Track1:18.48
Last competitionNCAA Division I West First RoundsMay 29, 2026 · 3:10.80
NCAA Division I West First Rounds

As of Nov 13, 2026: 400 Metres Short Track 47.48, 600 Metres Short Track 1:18.48, 2026 season best 49.01 (Feb 13, 2026) · Last competition: NCAA Division I West First Rounds, May 29, 2026, 3:10.80

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
100mKY 2023United States 100 m all-time list10.54*1,027 pts––
200mKY 2023United States 200 m all-time list21.73*963 pts––
400mIL 2025United States 400 m all-time list46.871,054 pts––
4x100mIL 2025United States 4 × 100 m all-time list39.91––
4x400mAR 2026United States 4 × 400 m all-time list3:05.27–#376
4x400MetreIndoorIL 20263:09.18–#313

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026100m 10.88+0.5Apr 24, 2026John McDonnell Invitational
2026400m 47.83–Apr 4, 2026Pepsi Florida Relays
2026400m-short-track Indoor49.01–Feb 13, 2026–
2026600m-short-track Indoor1:19.86–Feb 6, 2026Badgers Windy City Invite
2026600m Indoor1:19.86–Feb 6, 2026Badgers Windy City Invite
20264x400m 3:05.27–Apr 24, 2026John McDonnell Invitational
20264x400Metre Indoor3:09.18–Feb 7, 2026Badgers Windy City Invite
2025200m 21.87-0.2Apr 5, 2025Joe Walker Invitational, Ole Miss T&F Complex, Oxford, MS
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Jake Welch's 400 Metres Short Track personal best is 47.48, set on Mar 3, 2025 in Gately Indoor TF Center, Chicago, IL (USA) (i).

Jake Welch competes in the 400 Metres Short Track and 600 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 49.01, set on Feb 13, 2026. Last competition: NCAA Division I West First Rounds on May 29, 2026, 3:10.80.