Laila Jackson

Laila Jackson

United StatesUnited StatesActive
Born
Jan 1, 2003 (23 years old)
Events
800 Metres Short Track

Laila Jackson is a United States sprinter, born on January 1, 2003. She competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 1500m.

Her personal bests include 57.45 in the 400m, 2:07.76 in the 800m, 4:31.17 in the 1500m, 3:47.05 in the 4x400m and 2:18.34 in the 800m-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track2:18.34
2026 season best2:09.01Feb 23, 2026 · Virginia Beach Sports Center, Virginia Beach, VA (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Last competitionRun Unbridled Track FestJun 12, 2026 · 2:07.76
Run Unbridled Track Fest

As of Nov 14, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 2:18.34, 2026 season best 2:09.01 (Feb 23, 2026, Virginia Beach Sports Center, Virginia Beach, VA (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Run Unbridled Track Fest, Jun 12, 2026, 2:07.76 · 23 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
400mNC 2025United States 400 m all-time list57.45925 pts––
800mVA 2026United States 800 m all-time list2:07.761,028 pts–#959
1500mNC 2026United States 1500 m all-time list4:31.17968 pts––
4x400mNC 2026United States 4 × 400 m all-time list3:47.05––
800m-short-track20212:18.34903 pts––
800m-short-trackIndoorVA 20262:09.011,042 pts–#577

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 2:07.76–Jun 12, 2026Run Unbridled Track Fest
2026800m-short-track Indoor2:09.01–Feb 23, 2026Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships, Virginia Beach Sports Center, Virginia Beach, VA (i)
20261000m-short-track Indoor2:57.03–Jan 23, 2026–
20264x400m 3:47.05–Mar 27, 2026Raleigh Relays
20261500m 4:31.17–Apr 10, 2026Duke Invitational
2026mile-short-track Indoor5:21.44–Jan 16, 2026–
2025400m 57.45–Apr 4, 2025VertKlasse Meeting, Dick Vert Stadium, High Point, NC - Invitational Events
2025800m 2:08.89–May 4, 2025Duke Twilight, Morris Williams T&F Stadium, Durham, NC
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Laila Jackson's 800 Metres Short Track personal best is 2:18.34, set on Feb 20, 2021.

Laila Jackson competes in the 800 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 2:09.01, set on Feb 23, 2026 in Virginia Beach Sports Center, Virginia Beach, VA (USA) (i). Last competition: Run Unbridled Track Fest on Jun 12, 2026, 2:07.76.