Lauren Merkley

Events
Long Jump

Lauren Merkley is a United States sprinter. She competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m.

Her personal bests include 12.63 in the 100m, 26.23 in the 200m, 46.92 in the 4x100m, 5.71 in the LJ and 5.71 in the LJ. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · Long Jump5.71
2026 season best5.71Jan 31, 2026 · Myers Fieldhouse, Mankato, MN
Last competitionNSIC Outdoor Track and Field ChampionshipsMay 9, 2026 · 47.37

As of Nov 15, 2026: Long Jump 5.71, 2026 season best 5.71 (Jan 31, 2026, Myers Fieldhouse, Mankato, MN (USA)) · Last competition: NSIC Outdoor Track and Field Championships, May 9, 2026, 47.37

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
100mSD 2026United States 100 m all-time list12.63870 pts––
200mIndoorSD 202526.23887 pts––
LJIndoorMN 20265.71936 pts––
60mMN 20268.01893 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026LJ Indoor5.52–Feb 28, 2026NSIC Indoor Championships
2026LJ 5.71–Jan 31, 2026Mark Schuck Open & Multi
202660m Indoor7.95–Feb 14, 2026SDSU Indoor Classic
202660m 8.01–Jan 31, 2026Mark Schuck Open & Multi
2026100m 12.63-1.4May 2, 2026South Dakota Challenge
2026200m Indoor26.27–Feb 14, 2026SDSU Indoor Classic
2026200m-short-track Indoor26.43–Jan 30, 2026Mark Schuck Open & Multi
2026200m-short-track 26.43–Jan 31, 2026Mark Schuck Open & Multi
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Lauren Merkley's Long Jump personal best is 5.71, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Myers Fieldhouse, Mankato, MN (USA).

Lauren Merkley competes in the Long Jump.

2026 season best: 5.71, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Myers Fieldhouse, Mankato, MN (USA). Last competition: NSIC Outdoor Track and Field Championships on May 9, 2026, 47.37.