Jayla Atkinson

Jayla Atkinson

Events
800 Metres Short Track · 600 Metres Short Track

Jayla Atkinson is a United States sprinter. She competes primarily in the 400m, 400m and 800m.

Her personal bests include 58.67 in the 400m, 58.67 in the 400m, 2:08.72 in the 800m, 2:10.40 in the 800m-short-track and 2:10.40 in the 800m-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track2:10.40
2026 season best2:10.40Jan 10, 2026 · Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY
Personal best · 600 Metres Short Track1:34.38
Last competitionJim Green InvitationalMay 1, 2026 · 2:09.47

As of Nov 14, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 2:10.40, 600 Metres Short Track 1:34.38, 2026 season best 2:10.40 (Jan 10, 2026, Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (USA)) · Last competition: Jim Green Invitational, May 1, 2026, 2:09.47

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
400mIndoorOH 202058.67917 pts––
800mNC 2026United States 800 m all-time list2:08.721,012 pts––
800m-short-trackKY 20262:10.401,021 pts–#346
800m-short-trackIndoorKY 20262:10.401,021 pts–#793
4x800MetreIA 20258:42.62––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 2:08.72–Apr 16, 2026Wake Forest Invitational, Kentner Stadium Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC - Section A
2026800m-short-track 2:10.40–Jan 10, 2026UK Rod McCravy Memorial
2026800m-short-track Indoor2:10.40–Jan 10, 2026UK Rod McCravy Memorial
2025600m-short-track Indoor1:34.38–Feb 8, 2025Fairgrounds Invitational, Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (i)
2025600m Indoor1:34.38–Feb 8, 2025Fairgrounds Invitational, Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (i)
2025800m 2:12.29–Apr 5, 2025Jim Click Shootout & Multis, Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ
2025800m-short-track Indoor2:13.43–Feb 15, 2025Clemson Tiger Paw Invitational, Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (i)
2025SprintMedl 3:49.02–Apr 26, 2025115th Drake Relays presented by Xtream powered by Mediacom, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Jayla Atkinson's 800 Metres Short Track personal best is 2:10.40, set on Jan 9, 2026 in Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (USA).

Jayla Atkinson competes in the 800 Metres Short Track and 600 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 2:10.40, set on Jan 10, 2026 in Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (USA). Last competition: Jim Green Invitational on May 1, 2026, 2:09.47.