John Afari-akins

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800 Metres Short Track

John Afari-akins is a United States sprinter. He competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 800m-short-track.

His personal bests include 51.91 in the 400m, 1:55.96 in the 800m, 2:03.35 in the 800m-short-track, 2:03.35 in the 800m-short-track and 51.91 in the 400m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track2:03.35
2026 season best2:03.35Jan 23, 2026 · Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY
2026 season best
Last competitionDr. Sander ScorcherJan 24, 2026 · 51.91
Dr. Sander Scorcher

As of Nov 14, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 2:03.35, 2026 season best 2:03.35 (Jan 23, 2026, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (USA)) · Last competition: Dr. Sander Scorcher, Jan 24, 2026, 51.91

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
400mIndoorNY 202651.91807 pts–
800mVA 2025United States 800 m all-time list1:55.96863 pts–
800m-short-trackIndoorNY 20262:03.35726 pts–
800m-short-trackNY 20262:03.35726 pts–
400m-short-trackIndoorNY 202651.91807 pts–
400m-short-trackNY 202651.91807 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026400m-short-track 51.91–Jan 24, 2026Dr. Sander Scorcher
2026400m Indoor51.91–Jan 24, 2026Dr. Sander Scorcher
2026400m-short-track Indoor51.91–Jan 24, 2026Dr. Sander Scorcher
2026800m-short-track Indoor2:03.35–Jan 23, 2026Dr. Sander Scorcher
2026800m-short-track 2:03.35–Jan 23, 2026Dr. Sander Scorcher
2026800m Indoor2:03.35–Jan 23, 2026Dr. Sander Scorcher
2025800m 1:55.96–May 16, 2025IC4A/ECAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships
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John Afari-akins's 800 Metres Short Track personal best is 2:03.35, set on Jan 23, 2026 in Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (USA).

John Afari-akins competes in the 800 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 2:03.35, set on Jan 23, 2026 in Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (USA). Last competition: Dr. Sander Scorcher on Jan 24, 2026, 51.91.