James Ledbetter

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Events
600 Metres Short Track · 400 m hurdles

James Ledbetter is a United States sprinter. He competes primarily in the 400m, 400mH and 4x400m.

His personal bests include 47.69 in the 400m, 50.00 in the 400mH, 3:07.98 in the 4x400m, 3:14.60 in the 4x400Metre and 3:09.41 in the 4x400Metre. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 600 Metres Short Track1:19.13
2026 season best1:19.13Jan 24, 2026 · Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE
2026 season best
Personal best · 400 m hurdles50.00
Last competitionNCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field ChampionshipsJun 10, 2026 · 50.16
NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships

As of Nov 13, 2026: 600 Metres Short Track 1:19.13, 400 m hurdles 50.00, 2026 season best 1:19.13 (Jan 24, 2026, Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE (USA)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Jun 10, 2026, 50.16

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
400mNE 2026United States 400 m all-time list47.691,001 pts––
400mHAR 2026United States 400 m hurdles all-time list50.001,130 pts–#167
4x400mAZ 2026United States 4 × 400 m all-time list3:07.98–#699
4x400MetreNE 20263:14.60–#498
4x400MetreIndoorAR 20263:09.41–#328
DistanceMeIndoorIN 20269:52.22–#515

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026400m 47.69–Apr 18, 2026Big Red Classic
2026400m-short-track Indoor49.20–Jan 16, 2026Graduate Classic
2026400m-short-track 49.20–Jan 16, 2026Graduate Classic
2026400mH 50.00–May 29, 2026NCAA Division I West First Rounds
2026600m-short-track Indoor1:17.98–Feb 27, 2026Big Ten Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships
2026600m Indoor1:17.98–Feb 27, 2026Big Ten Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships
2026600m-short-track 1:19.13–Jan 24, 2026Mark Colligan Memorial
20264x400m 3:07.98–May 2, 2026Desert Heat Classic
FAQ

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James Ledbetter's 600 Metres Short Track personal best is 1:19.13, set on Jan 24, 2026 in Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE (USA).

James Ledbetter competes in the 600 Metres Short Track and 400 m hurdles.

2026 season best: 1:19.13, set on Jan 24, 2026 in Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE (USA). Last competition: NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships on Jun 10, 2026, 50.16.