Laila Smith

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Events
400 m hurdles · 400 Metres Short Track

Laila Smith is a United States sprinter. She competes primarily in the 200m, 400m and 400m.

Her personal bests include 26.41 in the 200m, 55.89 in the 400m, 57.01 in the 400m, 14.96 in the 100mH and 58.29 in the 400mH. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 400 m hurdles58.29
2026 season best58.29May 28, 2026 · John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR
2026 season best
Personal best · 400 Metres Short Track56.18
Last competitionLA Sprint SeriesJun 13, 2026 · 59.12
LA Sprint Series

As of Nov 15, 2026: 400 m hurdles 58.29, 400 Metres Short Track 56.18, 2026 season best 58.29 (May 28, 2026, John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR (USA)) · Last competition: LA Sprint Series, Jun 13, 2026, 59.12

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
200mIndoorNY 202626.41872 pts––
400mIndoorNM 202655.891,015 pts–#864
400mTX 2026United States 400 m all-time list57.01940 pts––
100mHTX 2024United States 100 m hurdles all-time list14.96900 pts––
400mHAR 2026United States 400 m hurdles all-time list58.291,072 pts–#303
4x100mGA 2025United States 4 × 100 m all-time list48.06––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026LJ Indoor5.76–Feb 27, 2026Big 12 Indoor Track & Field Championship
2026LJ 6.24+5.3Mar 28, 2026Clyde Hart Classic, Clyde Hart Track & Field Stadium, Waco, TX
202655mH 8.68–Jan 16, 2026The VA Showcase
202655mH Indoor8.77–Feb 14, 2026the CIRCUIT NYC
202660mH Indoor9.42–Mar 14, 2026New Balance Nationals Indoors
2026200m-short-track Indoor26.41–Feb 14, 2026the CIRCUIT NYC
2026200m Indoor26.41–Feb 14, 2026the CIRCUIT NYC
2026300m-short-track Indoor42.09–Jan 16, 2026The VA Showcase
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Laila Smith's 400 m hurdles personal best is 58.29, set on May 28, 2026 in John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR (USA).

Laila Smith competes in the 400 m hurdles and 400 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 58.29, set on May 28, 2026 in John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR (USA). Last competition: LA Sprint Series on Jun 13, 2026, 59.12.