Jelani Knight

Jelani Knight

Born
Oct 23, 1991 (35 years old)
Events
100 m · 200 m

Jelani Knight is a United States sprinter, born on October 23, 1991. He competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 60m.

His personal bests include 11.10 in the 100m, 22.51 in the 200m, 7.23 in the 60m, 7.23 in the 60m and 22.98 in the 200m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 100 m11.10
2026 season best7.28Jan 23, 2026
Personal best · 200 m22.51
Last competitionDr. Sander ScorcherJan 23, 2026 · 9.76

As of Nov 13, 2026: 100 m 11.10, 200 m 22.51, 2026 season best 7.28 (Jan 23, 2026) · Last competition: Dr. Sander Scorcher, Jan 23, 2026, 9.76 · 35 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
60mIndoorNY 20187.23826 pts–
60m20187.23826 pts–
200m-short-trackIndoorNY 201722.98854 pts–
200m-short-track201722.98854 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202660m 7.28–Jan 23, 2026Dr. Sander Scorcher
202660mH 9.76–Jan 23, 2026Dr. Sander Scorcher
202560m Indoor7.26–Feb 15, 2025The Circuit: NYC, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (i)
2025200m-short-track Indoor23.29–Feb 15, 2025The Circuit: NYC, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (i)
2025200m Indoor23.29–Feb 15, 2025The Circuit: NYC, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (i)
2025300m Indoor36.53–Feb 21, 2025Garden State Open The Armory, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (i) - Open Event
2025300m-short-track Indoor36.53–Feb 21, 2025Garden State Open The Armory, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (i) - Open Event
2024200m-short-track Indoor23.31–Dec 19, 2024NYRR Night at the Races #1, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Jelani Knight's 100 m personal best is 11.10, set on Apr 19, 2014 in Philadelphia, PA (USA).

Jelani Knight competes in the 100 m and 200 m.

2026 season best: 7.28, set on Jan 23, 2026. Last competition: Dr. Sander Scorcher on Jan 23, 2026, 9.76.