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LaKeisha Backus
USAWomenBirth dateDec 25, 1976
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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.
Key facts
Age
49 years old
As of Sep 18, 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
PB
Personal bests
54.94
42.76
7.18
23.18
1:30.93
6.22
6.74
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 60m | 7.18 | - | Feb 28, 2004 | ↑ | Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2004 | 100m | 11.21 | +2.0 | Apr 24, 2004 | ↑ | Sacramento, CA (USA) |
| 2004 | 200m | 23.24 | +0.5 | May 31, 2004 | ↓ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2004 | 400m | 54.94 | - | Mar 27, 2004 | ↑ | Baton Rouge, LA (USA) |
| 2003 | 200m | 24.15 | +0.0 | Apr 12, 2003 | ↓ | Tempe, AZ (USA) |
| 2002 | 55m | 6.86 | - | Feb 2, 2002 | ↓ | Reno, NV (USA) (i) |
| 2002 | 200m | 25.08 | - | Feb 2, 2002 | ↓ | Reno, NV (USA) (i) |
| 2002 | 200m-short-track | 25.08 | - | Feb 2, 2002 | ↓ | Reno, NV (USA) (i) |
| 2001 | 50Metres | 6.22 | - | Jan 20, 2001 | - | Los Angeles, CA (USA) (i) |
| 2001 | 60m | 7.38 | - | Feb 17, 2001 | ↑ | Pocatello, ID (USA) (i) |
| 2001 | 100m | 11.40 | +3.4 | Apr 14, 2001 | ↑ | Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 2001 | 200m | 23.50 | +2.2 | Apr 22, 2001 | ↓ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2001 | 400m | 56.99 | - | Mar 24, 2001 | ↑ | Northridge, CA (USA) |
| 2000 | 60m | 7.35 | - | Feb 12, 2000 | ↑ | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2000 | 100m | 11.21 | +2.1 | May 6, 2000 | ↑ | Sacramento, CA (USA) |
| 2000 | 200m | 23.44 | +0.6 | May 1, 2000 | ↓ | Basseterre (SKN) |
| 1999 | 55m | 6.83 | - | Feb 13, 1999 | ↓ | Norman, OK (USA) (i) |
| 1999 | 60m | 7.30 | - | Feb 20, 1999 | ↑ | Manhattan, KS (USA) (i) |
| 1999 | 100m | 11.16 | +1.8 | May 23, 1999 | ↑ | Waco, TX (USA) |
| 1999 | 200m | 22.86 | +1.2 | May 23, 1999 | ↓ | Waco, TX (USA) |
| 1999 | 200m-short-track | 23.31 | - | Mar 5, 1999 | ↓ | NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships |
| 1999 | 4x100m | 42.90 | - | Apr 3, 1999 | ↓ | Austin, TX (USA) |
| 1999 | 4x200Metre | 1:30.93 | - | Apr 3, 1999 | - | Austin, TX (USA) |
| 1998 | 55m | 6.74 | - | Feb 7, 1998 | ↓ | Norman, OK (USA) (i) |
| 1998 | 60m | 7.31 | - | Jan 31, 1998 | ↑ | Houston, TX (USA) (i) |
| 1998 | 100m | 11.11 | +1.7 | May 2, 1998 | ↑ | Austin, TX (USA) |
| 1998 | 200m | 22.59 | +1.4 | May 2, 1998 | ↓ | Austin, TX (USA) |
| 1998 | 200m-short-track | 23.18 | - | Mar 13, 1998 | ↓ | Indianapolis, IN (USA) (i) |
| 1998 | 4x100m | 42.76 | - | Jun 5, 1998 | ↓ | Amherst, MA (USA) |
| 1998 | 400m | 57.6h | - | Mar 21, 1998 | ↑ | Las Vegas, NV (USA) |
| 1997 | 60m | 7.44 | - | Feb 1, 1997 | ↑ | Houston, TX (USA) (i) |
| 1997 | 100m | 11.40 | +5.2 | Apr 4, 1997 | ↑ | Austin, TX (USA) |
| 1997 | 200m | 23.49 | +0.5 | Apr 19, 1997 | ↓ | Austin, TX (USA) |
| 1997 | 200m-short-track | 24.08 | - | Feb 8, 1997 | ↓ | Reno, NV (USA) (i) |
| 1996 | 100m | 11.34 | +1.6 | May 17, 1996 | ↑ | Lubbock, TX (USA) |
| 1996 | 200m | 23.10 | +2.8 | May 18, 1996 | ↓ | Austin, TX (USA) |
| 1994 | 200m | 22.86 | +2.2 | Jul 23, 1994 | ↓ | Estadio Universitario, Lisboa (POR) |
2004
17 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
100m | 11.52 | -0.7 | Jul 10 | USA Championships, Sacramento, CA |
100m | 11.53 | -1.4 | Jul 9 | USA Championships, Sacramento, CA |
100m | 11.36 | +1.6 | Jun 19 | Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Eugene, OR |
200m | 23.24 | +0.5 | May 31 | Palo Alto Payton Jordan US Open, Palo Alto, CA |
100m | 11.47 | +0.5 | May 30 | Sacramento Pacific Association Ch., Sacramento, CA |
100m | 11.23 | +4.4 | May 22 | Carson The Home Depot Invitational, Carson, CA |
100m | 11.33 | +0.0 | May 1 | El Paso UTEP Twilight, El Paso, TX |
100m | 11.21 | +2.0 | Apr 24 | Sacramento Bruce Drummond Invitational, Sacramento, CA |
400m | 54.94 | - | Mar 27 | Baton Rouge Tiger Relays, Baton Rouge, LA |
60m | 7.22 | - | Feb 28 | US Indoor Championships, Boston, MA (i) |
60m | 7.18 | - | Feb 28 | US Indoor Championships, Boston, MA (i) |
60m | 7.28 | - | Feb 21 | Air Force Academy Don Barrett/Air Force Open, Air Force Academy (i) |
60m | 7.34 | - | Feb 21 | Air Force Academy Don Barrett/Air Force Open, Air Force Academy (i) |
60m | 7.20 | - | Feb 7 | Flagstaff Mountain T's Invitational Open, Flagstaff, AZ (i) |
60m | 7.31 | - | Feb 7 | Flagstaff Mountain T's Invitational Open, Flagstaff, AZ (i) |
60m | 7.37 | - | Jan 23 | Houston Leonard Hilton Memorial, Houston, TX (i) |
60m | 7.46 | - | Jan 23 | Houston Leonard Hilton Memorial, Houston, TX (i) |
2003
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
200m | 24.15 | +0.0 | Apr 12 | Tempe Sun Angel Classic, Tempe, AZ |
2002
7 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
55m | 6.97 | - | Feb 16 | Reno Holiday Inn Classic, Reno, NV (i) |
55m | 7.04 | - | Feb 16 | Reno Holiday Inn Classic, Reno, NV (i) |
55m | 6.92 | - | Feb 9 | Reno Bill Cosby Inv., Reno, NV (i) |
55m | 6.94 | - | Feb 9 | Reno Bill Cosby Inv., Reno, NV (i) |
55m | 6.94 | - | Feb 2 | Reno Wolf Pack Invitational, Reno, NV (i) |
200m-short-track | 25.08 | - | Feb 2 | Reno Wolf Pack Invitational, Reno, NV (i) |
55m | 6.86 | - | Feb 2 | Reno Wolf Pack Invitational, Reno, NV (i) |
2001
16 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
100m | 11.57 | +2.6 | Jun 22 | USA Championships, Eugene, OR |
100m | 11.51 | +1.3 | Jun 21 | USA Championships |
200m | 24.04 | +0.0 | Jun 9 | Palo Alto Peregrine Systems US Open, Palo Alto, CA |
200m | 24.42 | -1.1 | May 31 | New Westminster The Record International Track Classic, New Westminster |
100m | 12.2HT | -1.9 | May 31 | New Westminster The Record International Track Classic, New Westminster |
200m | 23.73 | +2.3 | May 12 | Modesto Relays Inv., Modesto, CA |
100m | 11.47 | +2.5 | May 12 | Modesto Relays Inv., Modesto, CA |
100m | 11.73 | +1.7 | Apr 26 | Fullerton Open, Fullerton, CA |
100m | 11.71 | -0.3 | Apr 22 | Walnut Mt. SAC Relays U/O, Walnut, CA |
200m | 23.50 | +2.2 | Apr 22 | Walnut Mt.SAC Relays Inv., Walnut, CA |
200m | 23.54 | +3.6 | Apr 14 | Azusa Meet of Champions, Azusa, CA |
100m | 11.40 | +3.4 | Apr 14 | Azusa Meet of Champions, Azusa, CA |
400m | 56.99 | - | Mar 24 | Northridge Relays, Northridge, CA |
60m | 7.42 | - | Mar 3 | USA Indoor Championships |
60m | 7.38 | - | Feb 17 | Pocatello Adidas Golden Spike Invitational, Pocatello, ID (i) |
50Metres | 6.22 | - | Jan 20 | Los Angeles Indoor Invitational, Los Angeles, CA (i) |
2000
9 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
100m | 11.47 | -0.4 | Jul 14 | USA Championships, Sacramento, CA |
100m | 11.97 | -3.3 | Jul 2 | Glasgow Norwich Union GBR-USA Challenge, Glasgow |
100m | 11.60 | +1.3 | Jun 25 | Portland adidas Oregon Track Classic, Portland, OR |
200m | 23.81 | +1.3 | May 14 | Rio de Janeiro Grand Prix Brasil de Atletismo, Rio de Janeiro |
100m | 11.73 | +1.7 | May 14 | Rio de Janeiro Grand Prix Brasil de Atletismo, Rio de Janeiro |
100m | 11.21 | +2.1 | May 6 | Austin Texas Invitational, Austin, TX |
200m | 23.44 | +0.6 | May 1 | Basseterre |
100m | 11.51 | +1.0 | Apr 29 | Fort-de-France Meeting du Conseil Général, Fort-de-France |
100m | 11.57 | +1.2 | Apr 29 | Fort-de-France Meeting du Conseil Général, Fort-de-France |
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Honours
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1999Boise NCAA Championships
4x100 Metres Relay
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1998NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships
200 Metres Short Track
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1994Lisboa IAAF World Junior Championships
200 Metres
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is LaKeisha Backus's 200 m personal best?
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.
Which events does LaKeisha Backus compete in?
LaKeisha Backus competes in the 200 m and 100 m.
How did LaKeisha Backus perform in 2004?
2004 season best: 23.24, set on May 31, 2004 in Palo Alto, CA (USA).