Joel Smith

Joel Smith

United StatesUnited StatesActive
Born
Jun 23, 1999 (27 years old)
Events
400 m hurdles · 400 Metres Short Track

Joel Smith is a United States sprinter, born on June 23, 1999. He competes primarily in the 200m, 400m and 400m.

His personal bests include 22.80 in the 200m, 48.55 in the 400m, 48.55 in the 400m, 15.91 in the 110mH and 50.78 in the 400mH. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 400 m hurdles50.78
2026 season best51.20Apr 22, 2026 · University of Minnesota T&F Stadium, Minneapolis, MN
2026 season best
Personal best · 400 Metres Short Track48.60
Last competitionLA Sprint SeriesJun 13, 2026 · 52.19
LA Sprint Series

As of Nov 13, 2026: 400 m hurdles 50.78, 400 Metres Short Track 48.60, 2026 season best 51.20 (Apr 22, 2026, University of Minnesota T&F Stadium, Minneapolis, MN (USA)) · Last competition: LA Sprint Series, Jun 13, 2026, 52.19 · 27 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
200mIndoorMN 202122.80878 pts––
400mIndoorMN 202648.551,007 pts–#651
400mFL 2026United States 400 m all-time list48.55946 pts––
110mHSt. Paul 2019United States 110 m hurdles all-time list15.91749 pts––
400mHGA 2025United States 400 m hurdles all-time list50.781,092 pts–#430
4x400mSC 2024United States 4 × 400 m all-time list3:07.90––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026400m-short-track Indoor48.55–Feb 20, 2026Snowshoe Open, Minnesota Fieldhouse, Minneapolis, MN (i) - Collegiate
2026400m 48.55–Mar 21, 2026USF Alumni Invitational
2026400m Indoor48.55–Mar 20, 2026USF Alumni Invitational
2026400m-short-track 48.60–Jan 30, 2026Jack Johnson Classic
2026400mH 51.20–Apr 22, 2026Gary Wilson Invitational
2025400mH 50.78–Jul 19, 2025Last Chance Qualifier @ McEachern High School
2024400m Indoor48.92–Feb 16, 2024Snowshoe Open, Minnesota Fieldhouse, Minneapolis, MN (i)
2024400m-short-track Indoor48.92–Feb 16, 2024Snowshoe Open, Minnesota Fieldhouse, Minneapolis, MN (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Joel Smith's 400 m hurdles personal best is 50.78, set on Jul 19, 2025 in McEachern High School, Powder Springs, GA (USA).

Joel Smith competes in the 400 m hurdles and 400 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 51.20, set on Apr 22, 2026 in University of Minnesota T&F Stadium, Minneapolis, MN (USA). Last competition: LA Sprint Series on Jun 13, 2026, 52.19.