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Jayson Ward
USAMenBirth dateApr 11, 2004
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Jayson Ward is a United States sprinter, born on April 11, 2004. He competes primarily in the 200m, 400m and 4x400m.
His personal bests include 21.56 in the 200m, 46.89 in the 400m, 3:10.08 in the 4x400m, 3:11.10 in the 4x400Metre and 46.89 in the 400m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Key facts
400 Metres Short Track
46.89
300 Metres Short Track
33.73
2024 season best
46.89
Feb 23, 2024 · Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
Last competition
Southeastern Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL
May 11, 2024 · 47.10
Age
22 years old
As of Sep 23, 2026: 400 Metres Short Track 46.89, 300 Metres Short Track 33.73, 2024 season best 46.89 (Feb 23, 2024, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Southeastern Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL, May 11, 2024, 47.10 · 22 years old
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 200m-short-track | 21.80 | - | Jan 20, 2024 | ↑ | the TRACK at new balance Collegiate Showdown, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (i) |
| 2024 | 200m | 21.80 | - | Jan 20, 2024 | ↑ | the TRACK at new balance Collegiate Showdown, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (i) |
| 2024 | 400m | 46.89 | - | Feb 23, 2024 | ↑ | SEC Indoor Championships, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (i) |
| 2024 | 400m-short-track | 46.89 | - | Feb 23, 2024 | ↑ | SEC Indoor Championships, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (i) |
| 2024 | 4x400m | 3:10.08 | - | May 11, 2024 | ↑ | Southeastern Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL |
| 2024 | 4x400Metre | 3:11.10 | - | Feb 24, 2024 | ↑ | SEC Indoor Championships, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (i) |
| 2023 | 400m | 48.90 | - | Jan 28, 2023 | ↑ | Dr. Sander Invitational, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (i) - Invitational Events |
| 2023 | 400m-short-track | 48.90 | - | Jan 28, 2023 | ↑ | Dr. Sander Invitational, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (i) - Invitational Events |
| 2023 | 4x400Metre | 3:11.54 | - | Jan 28, 2023 | ↑ | Dr. Sander Invitational, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (i) - Invitational Events |
| 2022 | 200m-short-track | 21.56 | - | Mar 11, 2022 | ↑ | Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | 200m | 21.56 | - | Mar 11, 2022 | ↑ | Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | 300m-short-track | 33.73 | - | Jan 14, 2022 | ↑ | Virginia Beach Sports Center, Virginia Beach, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | 300m | 33.73 | - | Jan 14, 2022 | ↑ | Virginia Beach Sports Center, Virginia Beach, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | 400m-short-track | 47.70 | - | Mar 11, 2022 | ↑ | Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | 400m | 47.70 | - | Mar 11, 2022 | ↑ | Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | 500Metres | 1:04.32 | - | Jan 15, 2022 | ↑ | Virginia Beach Sports Center, Virginia Beach, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | 500m-short-track | 1:04.32 | - | Jan 15, 2022 | ↑ | Virginia Beach Sports Center, Virginia Beach, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | 4x400Metre | 3:12.46 | - | Dec 2, 2022 | ↑ | Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | 4x400m | 3:13.52 | - | Aug 6, 2022 | ↑ | Marcus T. Johnson Track, Greensboro, NC (USA) |
| 2021 | 200m-short-track | 21.98 | - | Jan 2, 2021 | ↑ | Virginia Beach Sports Center, Virginia Beach, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2021 | 200m | 21.98 | - | Jan 2, 2021 | ↑ | Virginia Beach Sports Center, Virginia Beach, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2021 | 300m | 34.36 | - | Jan 16, 2021 | ↑ | Virginia Beach Sports Center, Virginia Beach, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2021 | 300m-short-track | 34.36 | - | Jan 16, 2021 | ↑ | Virginia Beach Sports Center, Virginia Beach, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2021 | 500m-short-track | 1:02.92 | - | Jan 17, 2021 | ↑ | Virginia Beach Sports Center, Virginia Beach, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2021 | 500Metres | 1:02.92 | - | Jan 17, 2021 | ↑ | Virginia Beach Sports Center, Virginia Beach, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | 200m | 22.32 | - | Jul 26, 2020 | ↑ | Lynchburg, VA (USA) |
| 2020 | 300m-short-track | 34.31 | - | Jan 11, 2020 | ↑ | Corps Physical Training Facility, Lexington, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | 300m | 34.31 | - | Jan 11, 2020 | ↑ | Corps Physical Training Facility, Lexington, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | 400m | 47.61 | - | Jul 26, 2020 | ↑ | Lynchburg, VA (USA) |
| 2020 | 400m-short-track | 47.89 | - | Dec 5, 2020 | ↑ | Virginia Beach Sports Center, Virginia Beach, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | 500Metres | 1:03.36 | - | Jan 18, 2020 | ↑ | Liberty Indoor Complex, Lynchburg, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | 500m-short-track | 1:03.36 | - | Jan 18, 2020 | ↑ | Liberty Indoor Complex, Lynchburg, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | 600m | 1:21.18 | - | Feb 8, 2020 | - | NYRR Millrose Games, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (i) |
| 2020 | 600m-short-track | 1:21.18 | - | Feb 8, 2020 | - | NYRR Millrose Games, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (i) |
| 2019 | 200m | 22.08 | +1.4 | May 4, 2019 | ↑ | Charlottesville, VA (USA) |
| 2019 | 300m-short-track | 35.81 | - | Jan 26, 2019 | ↑ | Richmond, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2019 | 300m | 35.81 | - | Jan 26, 2019 | ↑ | Richmond, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2019 | 400m | 47.86 | - | May 4, 2019 | ↑ | Charlottesville, VA (USA) |
| 2019 | 400m-short-track | 49.73 | - | Mar 9, 2019 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2019 | 500m-short-track | 1:05.48 | - | Feb 23, 2019 | ↑ | Hampton, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2019 | 500Metres | 1:05.48 | - | Feb 23, 2019 | ↑ | Hampton, VA (USA) (i) |
2024
16 performances2023
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
400m-short-track | 48.90 | - | Jan 28 | Dr. Sander Invitational, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (i) - Invitational Events |
4x400Metre | 3:11.54 | - | Jan 28 | Dr. Sander Invitational, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (i) - Invitational Events |
2022
11 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
400m-short-track | 48.19 | - | Dec 2 | Clemson Opener, Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (i) |
4x400Metre | 3:12.46 | - | Dec 2 | Clemson Opener, Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (i) |
4x400m | 3:13.52 | - | Aug 6 | AAU Junior Olympics, Marcus T. Johnson Track, Greensboro, NC |
4x400m | 3:14.81 | - | Aug 4 | AAU Junior Olympics, Marcus T. Johnson Track, Greensboro, NC |
400m-short-track | 48.03 | - | Mar 19 | Adidas Nationals, Virginia Beach Sports Center, Virginia Beach, VA (i) - Championship events |
200m-short-track | 21.56 | - | Mar 11 | New Balance HS Indoor Nationals, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (i) - Championship events |
200m-short-track | 22.09 | - | Mar 11 | New Balance HS Indoor Nationals, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (i) - Championship events |
400m-short-track | 48.28 | - | Mar 11 | New Balance HS Indoor Nationals, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (i) - Championship events |
400m-short-track | 47.70 | - | Mar 11 | New Balance HS Indoor Nationals, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (i) - Championship events |
500m-short-track | 1:04.32 | - | Jan 15 | The VA Showcase, Virginia Beach Sports Center, Virginia Beach, VA (i) - Invitational Events |
300m-short-track | 33.73 | - | Jan 14 | The VA Showcase, Virginia Beach Sports Center, Virginia Beach, VA (i) |
2021
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
500m-short-track | 1:02.92 | - | Jan 17 | VA Showcase, Virginia Beach Sports Center, Virginia Beach, VA (i) - Invitational Events |
300m-short-track | 34.36 | - | Jan 16 | VA Showcase, Virginia Beach Sports Center, Virginia Beach, VA (i) - Invitational Events |
200m-short-track | 21.98 | - | Jan 2 | Grant Holloway Holiday Invitational, Virginia Beach Sports Center, Virginia Beach, VA (i) |
2020
10 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
400m-short-track | 47.89 | - | Dec 5 | VA Beach Club Opener (Grand Opening), Virginia Beach Sports Center, Virginia Beach, VA (i) |
200m | 22.32 | - | Jul 26 | Va. Amateur Sports T&F Games, Lynchburg, VA - U20 Events |
400m | 47.61 | - | Jul 26 | Va. Amateur Sports T&F Games, Lynchburg, VA - U20 Events |
300m-short-track | 34.52 | - | Feb 28 | VHSL Class 5 State Indoor Ch., VA, Boo Williams Sportsplex, Hampton, VA (i) |
500m-short-track | 1:06.17 | - | Feb 28 | VHSL Class 5 State Indoor Ch., VA, Boo Williams Sportsplex, Hampton, VA (i) |
500m-short-track | 1:05.92 | - | Feb 13 | Region 5B Indoor Championships, Henrico HS Track, Richmond, VA (i) |
300m-short-track | 34.43 | - | Feb 13 | Region 5B Indoor Championships, Henrico HS Track, Richmond, VA (i) |
600m-short-track | 1:21.18 | - | Feb 8 | NYRR Millrose Games, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (i) |
500m-short-track | 1:03.36 | - | Jan 18 | The VA Showcase, Liberty Indoor Complex, Lynchburg, VA (i) - AAU |
300m-short-track | 34.31 | - | Jan 11 | VTCA Winter Classic, Corps Physical Training Facility, Lexington, VA (i) |
2019
8 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
400m | 48.19 | - | Jun 16 | New Balance Nationals Outdoor, Greensboro, NC - Championship High School Event |
400m | 47.86 | - | May 4 | Dogwood Track Classic, Charlottesville, VA |
200m | 22.08 | +1.4 | May 4 | Dogwood Track Classic, Charlottesville, VA |
200m | 22.09 | - | Apr 20 | Lee-Davis Invitational, Mechanicsville, VA |
400m | 48.83 | - | Apr 13 | Bojangles Classic, Columbia, SC |
200m | 22.71 | +0.2 | Apr 12 | Bojangles Classic, Columbia, SC |
400m-short-track | 49.73 | - | Mar 9 | New Balance Indoor Nationals, New York, NY (i) |
500m-short-track | 1:05.48 | - | Feb 23 | VHSL Class 5 State, Hampton, VA (i) |
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Honours
No medals
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Jayson Ward's 400 Metres Short Track personal best?
Jayson Ward's 400 Metres Short Track personal best is 46.89, set on Feb 23, 2024 in Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i).
Which events does Jayson Ward compete in?
Jayson Ward competes in the 400 Metres Short Track and 300 Metres Short Track.
How did Jayson Ward perform in 2024?
2024 season best: 46.89, set on Feb 23, 2024 in Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i). Last competition: Southeastern Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL on May 11, 2024, 47.10.