LaKeisha Backus

LaKeisha Backus

United StatesUnited States
Born
Dec 25, 1976 (49 years old)
Events
200 m · 100 m

LaKeisha Backus is a United States sprinter, born on December 25, 1976. She competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.

Her personal bests include 11.11 in the 100m, 22.59 in the 200m, 54.94 in the 400m, 42.76 in the 4x100m and 7.18 in the 60m. She has earned 2 gold and 1 silver medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 200 m22.59
#329 all-time
2004 season best23.24May 31, 2004 · Palo Alto, CA
2004 season best
Personal best · 100 m11.11
#345 all-time

As of Nov 4, 2026: 200 m 22.59 (#329 all-time), 100 m 11.11 (#345 all-time), 2004 season best 23.24 (May 31, 2004, Palo Alto, CA (USA)) · 49 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
100mTX 199811.111,176 pts#345
200mTX 199822.591,176 pts#329
400mLA 200454.941,015 pts–
4x100mMA 199842.76–
60m20047.181,158 pts–
60mIndoorMA 20047.181,158 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200460m Indoor7.18–Feb 28, 2004Boston, MA (USA) (i)
200460m 7.18–Feb 28, 2004–
2004100m 11.21+2.0Apr 24, 2004Sacramento, CA (USA)
2004200m 23.24+0.5May 31, 2004Palo Alto, CA (USA)
2004400m 54.94–Mar 27, 2004Baton Rouge, LA (USA)
2003200m 24.15+0.0Apr 12, 2003Tempe, AZ (USA)
200255m 6.86–Feb 2, 2002–
200255m Indoor6.86–Feb 2, 2002Reno, NV (USA) (i)
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LaKeisha Backus's 200 m personal best is 22.59, set on May 2, 1998 in Austin, TX (USA), #329 on the all-time list.

LaKeisha Backus competes in the 200 m and 100 m.

2004 season best: 23.24, set on May 31, 2004 in Palo Alto, CA (USA).