Jayden Lightford

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Events
200 Metres Short Track · 60 m

Jayden Lightford is a United States sprinter. She competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 200m.

Her personal bests include 12.42 in the 100m, 25.25 in the 200m, 24.90 in the 200m, 46.34 in the 4x100m and 3:53.41 in the 4x400m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 200 Metres Short Track25.62
2026 season best12.42May 2, 2026 · Rock Chalk Park, Lawrence, KS
2026 season best
Personal best · 60 m8.09
Last competitionThe Summit League Track and Field ChampionshipsMay 15, 2026 · 12.59
The Summit League Track and Field Championships

As of Nov 14, 2026: 200 Metres Short Track 25.62, 60 m 8.09, 2026 season best 12.42 (May 2, 2026, Rock Chalk Park, Lawrence, KS (USA)) · Last competition: The Summit League Track and Field Championships, May 15, 2026, 12.59

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
100mKS 2026United States 100 m all-time list12.42910 pts–
200mND 2026United States 200 m all-time list25.25919 pts–
200mIndoorNM 202424.901,002 pts–
4x100mCA 2024United States 4 × 100 m all-time list46.34–
4x400mKS 2026United States 4 × 400 m all-time list3:53.41–
4x400MetreIndoorNM 20243:50.35–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026100m 12.42+2.0May 2, 2026Rock Chalk Classic
2026200m 25.25+2.0May 14, 2026The Summit League Track and Field Championships
20264x100m 47.00–Apr 24, 2026John McDonnell Invitational
20264x400m 3:53.41–May 2, 2026Rock Chalk Classic
202560m Indoor7.90–Jan 17, 2025Show-Me-Showdown, Hearnes Center, Columbia, MO (i)
2025100m 12.63+0.6May 17, 2025Summit League Outdoor Championships
2025200m-short-track Indoor25.50–Jan 17, 2025Show-Me-Showdown, Hearnes Center, Columbia, MO (i)
2025200m Indoor25.50–Jan 17, 2025Show-Me-Showdown, Hearnes Center, Columbia, MO (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Jayden Lightford's 200 Metres Short Track personal best is 25.62, set on Mar 13, 2021.

Jayden Lightford competes in the 200 Metres Short Track and 60 m.

2026 season best: 12.42, set on May 2, 2026 in Rock Chalk Park, Lawrence, KS (USA). Last competition: The Summit League Track and Field Championships on May 15, 2026, 12.59.