Kenya Merritt

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300 Metres Short Track · 400 m

Kenya Merritt is a United States sprinter. She competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.

Her personal bests include 12.34 in the 100m, 25.30 in the 200m, 56.62 in the 400m, 47.09 in the 4x100m and 3:49.93 in the 4x400Metre. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 300 Metres Short Track40.43
2026 season best12.34Apr 4, 2026 · Weaver Stadium, Princeton, NJ
2026 season best
Personal best · 400 m56.62
Last competitionVirginia Challenge, UVA Lanningan Field, Charlottesville, VAApr 17, 2026 · 12.78
Virginia Challenge, UVA Lanningan Field, Charlottesville, VA

As of Nov 15, 2026: 300 Metres Short Track 40.43, 400 m 56.62, 2026 season best 12.34 (Apr 4, 2026, Weaver Stadium, Princeton, NJ (USA)) · Last competition: Virginia Challenge, UVA Lanningan Field, Charlottesville, VA, Apr 17, 2026, 12.78

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
100mNJ 2026United States 100 m all-time list12.34*925 pts–
200mNJ 2026United States 200 m all-time list25.30*914 pts–
400mPA 2024United States 400 m all-time list56.62954 pts–
4x100mPA 2025United States 4 × 100 m all-time list47.09–
4x400MetreIndoorPA 20253:49.93–
400m-short-trackIndoorNY 202557.67951 pts–

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026100m 12.34+2.4Apr 4, 2026Sam Howell Invitational
2026200m 25.30+4.2Apr 4, 2026Sam Howell Invitational
2025200m Indoor25.84–Mar 15, 2025Nike Indoor Nationals
2025200m-short-track Indoor25.84–Mar 15, 2025Nike Indoor Nationals
2025300m-short-track Indoor40.43–Dec 6, 2025Penn Opener
2025300m Indoor40.43–Dec 6, 2025Penn Opener
20254x100m 47.09–Apr 25, 2025The Penn Relays, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA - Olympic Development
2025400m 57.49–Apr 19, 2025Mt. SAC Relays, Hilmer Lodge Stadium, Walnut, CA - Invitational Events
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Kenya Merritt's 300 Metres Short Track personal best is 40.43, set on Dec 6, 2025 in Ott Center for Track & Field, Philadelphia, PA (USA) (i).

Kenya Merritt competes in the 300 Metres Short Track and 400 m.

2026 season best: 12.34, set on Apr 4, 2026 in Weaver Stadium, Princeton, NJ (USA). Last competition: Virginia Challenge, UVA Lanningan Field, Charlottesville, VA on Apr 17, 2026, 12.78.