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Kaitlyn Merritt
USAWomenBirth dateMar 27, 1997
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Kaitlyn Merritt is a United States sprinter, born on March 27, 1997. She competes primarily in the 100m and PV.
Her personal bests include 12.37 in the 100m and 4.32 in the PV. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Key facts
As of Oct 2, 2026: Pole Vault 4.32 (#509 all-time), 2020 season best 4.06 (Jan 18, 2020) · 29 years old
PB
Personal bests
12.37
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | PV | 4.06 | - | Jan 18, 2020 | ↓ | - |
| 2020 | PVi | 4.06 | - | Jan 18, 2020 | ↓ | Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (USA) (i) |
| 2019 | PV | 4.32 | - | May 24, 2019 | ↓ | Sacramento, CA (USA) |
| 2018 | PV | 4.28 | - | May 3, 2018 | ↓ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2016 | PV | 4.10 | - | Mar 19, 2016 | ↓ | Sacramento, CA (USA) |
| 2015 | PV | 4.14 | - | Apr 11, 2015 | ↓ | Arcadia, CA (USA) |
| 2014 | PV | 4.19 | - | Apr 26, 2014 | ↓ | Mission Viejo, CA (USA) |
| 2014 | 100m | 12.37 | +1.4 | Apr 5, 2014 | - | Trabuco Hills (USA) |
| 2013 | PV | 4.16 | - | Apr 6, 2013 | ↓ | Arcadia, CA (USA) |
| 2012 | PV | 4.03 | - | May 19, 2012 | ↓ | Walnut, CA (USA) |
| 2011 | PV | 3.43 | - | Jun 24, 2011 | ↓ | San Diego, CA (USA) |
2020
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PV | 3.85 | - | Feb 28 | MPSF Indoor Championships, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i) |
PV | 4.01 | - | Feb 14 | Don Kirby Elite Invitational, Convention Center, Albuquerque, NM (i) |
PV | 3.97 | - | Jan 31 | Razorback Invitational, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (i) |
PV | 4.06 | - | Jan 18 | Washington Indoor Preview, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i) |
2019
15 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PV | 4.05 | - | Jun 7 | NCAA Div. I Outdoor Championships |
PV | 4.05 | - | Jun 6 | NCAA Div. I Outdoor Championships |
PV | 4.32 | - | May 24 | NCAA West Preliminary Round, Sacramento, CA |
PV | 4.22 | - | May 2 | Payton Jordan Invitational, Palo Alto, CA |
PV | 4.30 | - | Apr 27 | Arkansas National Relay Championships, Fayetteville, AR - Invitational Events |
PV | 4.20 | - | Apr 20 | Cardinal Classic, Palo Alto, CA |
PV | 4.16 | - | Apr 6 | The Big Meet, Palo Alto, CA |
PV | 4.03 | - | Mar 29 | Stanford Invitational, Palo Alto, CA - Invitational Events |
PV | 4.14 | - | Feb 23 | Pacific Final Qualifier, Seattle, WA (i) |
PV | 4.24 | - | Feb 22 | Mountain Pacific Conference Championships, Seattle, WA (i) |
PV | 4.25 | - | Feb 15 | Air Force Open, Colorado Springs, CO (i) |
PV | 4.23 | - | Feb 9 | Don Kirby Collegiate-Elite, Albuquerque, NM (i) |
PV | 4.24 | - | Feb 1 | Frank Sevigne Husker Invitational, Lincoln, NE (i) |
PV | 4.11 | - | Jan 26 | UW Invitational, Seattle, WA (i) |
PV | 4.10 | - | Jan 12 | UW Preview, Seattle, WA (i) |
2018
14 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PV | NM | - | Jun 8 | Eugene NCAA Div. I Championships |
PV | 4.18 | - | May 25 | Sacramento NCAA West Preliminary Round, Sacramento, CA |
PV | 4.22 | - | May 12 | Palo Alto Pac-12 Ch., Palo Alto, CA |
PV | 4.28 | - | May 3 | Palo Alto Payton Jordan Invitational, Palo Alto, CA |
PV | 4.21 | - | Apr 28 | Fayetteville Arkansas National Relay Championships, Fayetteville, AR - Invitational Events |
PV | 4.23 | - | Apr 21 | Palo Alto Cardinal Classic, Palo Alto, CA |
PV | 4.19 | - | Apr 7 | Berkeley Big Meet, Berkeley, CA |
PV | 4.15 | - | Mar 30 | Palo Alto Stanford Invitational, Palo Alto, CA |
PV | 4.00 | - | Mar 17 | Sacramento State Hornet Invitational, Sacramento, CA |
PV | 4.00 | - | Feb 23 | Seattle MPSF Championships, Seattle, WA (i) |
PV | 4.10 | - | Feb 10 | Albuquerque Don Kirby Elite, Albuquerque, NM (i) |
PV | 4.02 | - | Feb 3 | Ann Arbor Michigan Power 5 Invitational, Ann Arbor, MI (i) |
PV | 3.93 | - | Jan 27 | Seattle UW Invitational, Seattle, WA (i) |
PV | 3.91 | - | Jan 13 | Seattle UW Preview, Seattle, WA (i) |
2016
10 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PV | 4.02 | - | May 1 | Palo Alto Payton Jordan Invitational, Palo Alto, CA |
PV | 3.80 | - | Apr 23 | Waco Michael Johnson Classic, Waco, TX |
PV | 3.80 | - | Apr 9 | Berkeley The Big Meet -Cal vs. Stanford, Berkeley, CA |
PV | 3.97 | - | Apr 1 | Palo Alto Stanford Invitational, Palo Alto, CA - Invitational Events |
PV | 4.10 | - | Mar 19 | Sacramento Hornet Invitational, Sacramento, CA |
PV | 3.86 | - | Feb 26 | Seattle MPSF Indoor Championships, Seattle, WA (i) |
PV | 4.01 | - | Feb 19 | Flagstaff NAU Tune Up, Flagstaff, AZ (i) |
PV | 4.07 | - | Feb 13 | Albuquerque Don Kirby Invitational, Albuquerque, NM (i) |
PV | 3.69 | - | Jan 30 | University Park Penn State Invitational, University Park, PA (i) - Invitational Events |
PV | 3.82 | - | Jan 16 | Seattle UW Indoor Preview, Seattle, WA (i) |
2015
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PV | 4.10 | - | Jun 27 | Eugene USA Junior Championships, Eugene, OR |
PV | 4.03 | - | Jun 6 | Clovis CA State Finals HS, Clovis, CA |
PV | 3.70 | - | Jun 5 | Clovis CA State Prelims HS, Clovis, CA |
PV | 4.14 | - | Apr 11 | Arcadia Invitational, Arcadia, CA |
PV | 4.06 | - | Jan 17 | Reno Pole Vault Summit, Reno, NV (i) - High School Events |
2014
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PV | 4.15 | - | Jul 6 | Eugene USA Junior Championships, Eugene, OR |
PV | 4.00 | - | Jun 7 | Los Angeles Jim Bush Invitational, Los Angeles, CA |
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Honours
No medals
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Kaitlyn Merritt's Pole Vault personal best?
Kaitlyn Merritt's Pole Vault personal best is 4.32, set on May 24, 2019 in Sacramento, CA (USA), #509 on the all-time list.
Which events does Kaitlyn Merritt compete in?
Kaitlyn Merritt competes in the Pole Vault.
How did Kaitlyn Merritt perform in 2020?
2020 season best: 4.06, set on Jan 18, 2020.