Kara Dacosta

United KingdomUnited KingdomActive
Born
Apr 18, 2007 (19 years old)
Events
400 m · 300 Metres Short Track

Kara Dacosta is a United Kingdom sprinter, born on April 18, 2007. She competes primarily in the 200m, 200m and 400m.

Her personal bests include 24.61 in the 200m, 26.23 in the 200m, 52.60 in the 400m, 2:28.60 in the 800m and 1:04.49 in the 400mH. She has earned 1 silver and 2 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 400 m52.60
2026 season best56.62Jun 9, 2026
2026 season best
Personal best · 300 Metres Short Track40.69
Last competitionWelsh Athletics Senior & U18 Championships, Cardiff Athletic Stadium, CardiffJun 27, 2026 · 56.74
Welsh Athletics Senior & U18 Championships, Cardiff Athletic Stadium, Cardiff

As of Nov 6, 2026: 400 m 52.60, 300 Metres Short Track 40.69, 2026 season best 56.62 (Jun 9, 2026) · Last competition: Welsh Athletics Senior & U18 Championships, Cardiff Athletic Stadium, Cardiff, Jun 27, 2026, 56.74 · 19 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
200mIndoorAR 202524.611,028 pts––
200mAR 2026United Kingdom 200 m all-time list26.23832 pts––
400mBanská Bystrica 2024United Kingdom 400 m all-time list52.601,104 pts––
800mIndoorSheffield 20232:28.60762 pts––
400mHLoughborough 2023United Kingdom 400 m hurdles all-time list1:04.49895 pts––
4x400mLima 2024United Kingdom 4 × 400 m all-time list3:32.80––

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026200m 26.23+0.7Apr 24, 2026John McDonnell Invitational
2026200m Indoor26.23+0.7Apr 24, 2026John McDonnell Invitational
2026200m-short-track Indoor26.27–Jan 30, 2026Razorback Invitational
2026200m-short-track 26.27–Jan 30, 2026Razorback Invitational
2026300m-short-track 40.69–Jan 16, 2026Arkansas Invitational
2026300m Indoor40.69–Jan 16, 2026Arkansas Invitational
2026300m-short-track Indoor40.69–Jan 16, 2026Arkansas Invitational
2026400m 56.62–Jun 9, 2026Stratford Speed GP2
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Kara Dacosta's 400 m personal best is 52.60, set on Jul 20, 2024 in Banská Bystrica (SVK).

Kara Dacosta competes in the 400 m and 300 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 56.62, set on Jun 9, 2026. Last competition: Welsh Athletics Senior & U18 Championships, Cardiff Athletic Stadium, Cardiff on Jun 27, 2026, 56.74.