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Kani Smith

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Kani Smith is a United States sprinter. He competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.

His personal bests include 11.04 in the 100m, 22.11 in the 200m, 48.05 in the 400m, 40.82 in the 4x100m and 3:11.61 in the 4x400m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
400 Metres Short Track
49.66
2026 season best
49.66
Feb 24, 2026 · Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Last competition
Ohio Valley Conference Outdoor Track & Field Conference Championships
May 16, 2026 · 40.82
Ohio Valley Conference Outdoor Track & Field Conference Championships

As of Sep 28, 2026: 400 Metres Short Track 49.66, 2026 season best 49.66 (Feb 24, 2026, Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Ohio Valley Conference Outdoor Track & Field Conference Championships, May 16, 2026, 40.82

PB

Personal bests

11.04
22.11
48.05
4x100m
40.82
4x400m
3:11.61
4x400Metre
3:15.72
DistanceMe
10:17.39
60m
6.98
400m-short-track
49.66
200m-short-track
22.11
300m
35.47
300m-short-track
35.47

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
LJi
6.38m-Feb 13, 2026--
2026
55mi
6.41-Jan 31, 2026--
2026
60mi
6.89-Jan 16, 2026
↓
-
2026
60m
6.98-Feb 6, 2026
↓
Missouri Invitational, Hearnes Center, Columbia, MO (i)
2026
100m
10.84+1.9Apr 11, 2026
↑
-
2026
200m-short-tracki
22.11-Feb 6, 2026
→
-
2026
200m
22.11-Feb 6, 2026-Missouri Invitational, Hearnes Center, Columbia, MO (i)
2026
200m-short-track
22.11-Feb 6, 2026
→
Missouri Invitational, Hearnes Center, Columbia, MO (i)
2026
300m-short-track
35.47-Jan 17, 2026-Indiana Invitational
2026
300m
35.47-Jan 17, 2026-Indiana Invitational
2026
4x100m
40.82-May 16, 2026-Ohio Valley Conference Outdoor Track & Field Conference Championships
2026
400m
48.05-May 15, 2026
↑
Ohio Valley Conference Outdoor Track & Field Conference Championships
2026
400m-short-track
49.66-Feb 24, 2026
↓
Ohio Valley Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships, Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (i)
2026
400m-short-tracki
50.56-Jan 10, 2026
↓
-
2026
4x400m
3:11.61-May 16, 2026-Ohio Valley Conference Outdoor Track & Field Conference Championships
2026
4x400Metre
3:15.72-Feb 25, 2026-Ohio Valley Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships, Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (i)
2026
DistanceMe
10:17.39-Jan 16, 2026-Indiana Invitational
2024
100m
11.04+0.9Jun 14, 2024
↑
New Balance Nationals Outdoors, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA - Championship events
2024
400m
49.89-Jun 13, 2024
↑
New Balance Nationals Outdoors, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA - Championship events

2026

32 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x100m
40.82-May 16Ohio Valley Conference Outdoor Track & Field Conference Championships
400m
48.50-May 16Ohio Valley Conference Outdoor Track & Field Conference Championships
4x400m
3:11.61-May 16Ohio Valley Conference Outdoor Track & Field Conference Championships
400m
48.05-May 15Ohio Valley Conference Outdoor Track & Field Conference Championships
400m
49.09-May 2Jim Green Invitational
4x100m
41.66-May 2Jim Green Invitational
400m
49.08-Apr 24John McDonnell Invitational
4x400m
3:16.71-Apr 11Joe Walker Invitational
100m
DNS+0.9Apr 10Joe Walker Invitational
200m
DNF+1.0Apr 10Joe Walker Invitational
400m
50.44-Apr 4Joey Haines Invitational
4x400m
3:20.85-Apr 4Joey Haines Invitational
4x100m
41.52-Apr 4Joey Haines Invitational
400m
50.44-Apr 3Joey Haines Invitational
4x400Metre
3:15.72-Feb 25Ohio Valley Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships, Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (i)
400m-short-track
49.66-Feb 24Ohio Valley Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships, Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (i)
200m-short-track
22.26-Feb 24Ohio Valley Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships, Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (i)
400m-short-track
49.68-Feb 24Ohio Valley Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships, Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (i)
4x400Metre
3:19.88-Feb 14Heartland Invitational
400m-short-track
50.38-Feb 14Heartland Invitational
200m-short-track
22.80-Feb 14Heartland Invitational
60m
6.98-Feb 14Heartland Invitational
60m
6.98-Feb 6Missouri Invitational, Hearnes Center, Columbia, MO (i)
200m-short-track
22.11-Feb 6Missouri Invitational, Hearnes Center, Columbia, MO (i)
400m-short-track
49.95-Jan 31PNC Lenny Lyles Open
4x400Metre
3:16.59-Jan 31PNC Lenny Lyles Open
200m-short-track
22.35-Jan 31PNC Lenny Lyles Open
200m-short-track
22.35-Jan 30PNC Lenny Lyles Open
400m-short-track
49.95-Jan 30PNC Lenny Lyles Open
300m-short-track
35.47-Jan 17Indiana Invitational
DistanceMe
10:17.39-Jan 16Indiana Invitational
300m-short-track
35.47-Jan 16Indiana Invitational

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Kani Smith's 400 Metres Short Track personal best?

Kani Smith's 400 Metres Short Track personal best is 49.66, set on Feb 24, 2026 in Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (USA) (i).

Which events does Kani Smith compete in?

Kani Smith competes in the 400 Metres Short Track.

How did Kani Smith perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 49.66, set on Feb 24, 2026 in Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (USA) (i). Last competition: Ohio Valley Conference Outdoor Track & Field Conference Championships on May 16, 2026, 40.82.