Kayla Effiong

Events
60 m hurdles · 400 m hurdles

Kayla Effiong is a United States sprinter. She competes primarily in the 200m, 100mH and 400mH.

Her personal bests include 26.17 in the 200m, 14.46 in the 100mH, 1:03.16 in the 400mH, 8.91 in the 60mH and 26.17 in the 200m-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 60 m hurdles8.91
2026 season best9.29Feb 7, 2026 · R.A. "Murray" Fasken Indoor Track Stadium, College Station, TX (USA) (i)
Personal best · 400 m hurdles1:03.16
Last competitionSouthland Conference Outdoor Track ChampionshipsMay 15, 2026 · 14.46

As of Nov 15, 2026: 60 m hurdles 8.91, 400 m hurdles 1:03.16, 2026 season best 9.29 (Feb 7, 2026, R.A. "Murray" Fasken Indoor Track Stadium, College Station, TX (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Southland Conference Outdoor Track Championships, May 15, 2026, 14.46

DisciplineResultAll-time
200mIndoorTX 202526.17892 pts–
60mHIndoorAL 20258.91963 pts–
200m-short-trackIndoorTX 202526.17892 pts–
200m-short-track202226.51864 pts–

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202660mH Indoor9.29–Feb 7, 2026Texas A&M Charlie Thomas Invitational
2026100mH 14.46+2.4May 15, 2026Southland Conference Outdoor Track Championships
2026400mH 1:06.63–Apr 10, 202644 Farms Team Invitational
202560mH Indoor8.91–Mar 2, 2025Southland Conference Indoor Track Championships
2025200m Indoor26.17–Feb 1, 2025Robert Platt Invitational
2025200m-short-track Indoor26.17–Feb 1, 2025Robert Platt Invitational
2025400mH 1:03.16–May 1, 2025Texas Tech Corky/Crofoot Shootout, Terry & Linda Fuller T&F Complex, Lubbock, TX
2022200m-short-track 26.51–Jan 22, 2022–
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Kayla Effiong's 60 m hurdles personal best is 8.91, set on Mar 2, 2025 in CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (USA) (i).

Kayla Effiong competes in the 60 m hurdles and 400 m hurdles.

2026 season best: 9.29, set on Feb 7, 2026 in R.A. "Murray" Fasken Indoor Track Stadium, College Station, TX (USA) (i). Last competition: Southland Conference Outdoor Track Championships on May 15, 2026, 14.46.