Jayden Poteat

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Events
200 Metres Short Track · 400 Metres Short Track

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

His personal bests include 20.94 in the 200m, 45.97 in the 400m, 40.19 in the 4x100m, 3:06.90 in the 4x400m and 3:08.75 in the 4x400Metre. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 200 Metres Short Track21.07
2026 season best21.07Feb 22, 2026 · The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Personal best · 400 Metres Short Track47.88
Last competitionNCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KYMay 27, 2026 · 46.20
NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY

As of Nov 13, 2026: 200 Metres Short Track 21.07, 400 Metres Short Track 47.88, 2026 season best 21.07 (Feb 22, 2026, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (USA) (i)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY, May 27, 2026, 46.20

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
200mNC 2026United States 200 m all-time list20.941,076 pts–#623
400mNC 2026United States 400 m all-time list45.971,114 pts–#380
4x100mFL 2026United States 4 × 100 m all-time list40.19––
4x400mNC 2026United States 4 × 400 m all-time list3:06.90–#557
4x400MetreIndoorMA 20263:08.75–#277
4x400MetreKY 20263:12.47–#301

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026200m 20.94+0.5May 15, 2026Coastal Athletic Association Outdoor Track and Field Championship
2026200m-short-track Indoor21.07–Feb 22, 2026Coastal Athletic Association Indoor Track & Field Championship, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (i)
20264x100m 40.19–Mar 21, 2026USF Alumni Invitational
2026400m 45.97–May 16, 2026Coastal Athletic Association Outdoor Track and Field Championship
2026400m-short-track Indoor47.21–Feb 22, 2026Coastal Athletic Association Indoor Track & Field Championship, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (i)
2026400m-short-track 47.88–Jan 9, 2026UK Rod McCravy Memorial
20264x400m 3:06.90–Apr 18, 2026Aggie Invitational, Marcus T. Johnson Track, Greensboro, NC
20264x400Metre Indoor3:08.75–Feb 22, 2026Coastal Athletic Association Indoor Track & Field Championship, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (i)
FAQ

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Jayden Poteat's 200 Metres Short Track personal best is 21.07, set on Feb 22, 2026 in The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (USA) (i).

Jayden Poteat competes in the 200 Metres Short Track and 400 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 21.07, set on Feb 22, 2026 in The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (USA) (i). Last competition: NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY on May 27, 2026, 46.20.