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Laurie Barton
Laurie Barton is a United States sprinter, born on February 13, 1998. She competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 1500m.
Her personal bests include 54.53 in the 400m, 1:59.84 in the 800m, 4:03.46 in the 1500m, 4:27.83 in the Mile and 1:04.86 in the 400mH. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
As of Sep 28, 2026: 1500 m 4:03.46 (#370 all-time), 800 Metres Short Track 2:01.21, 2026 season best 4:24.70 (Jan 24, 2026, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Bob Pollock Invitational, Jan 30, 2026, 4:42.29 · 28 years old
Personal bests
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1500m | 4:24.70 | - | Jan 24, 2026 | ↑ | Boston University Bruce Lehane Scarlet and White Invitational |
| 2026 | 1500m-short-track | 4:24.70 | - | Jan 24, 2026 | ↓ | Boston University Bruce Lehane Scarlet and White Invitational |
| 2026 | Mile | 4:42.29 | - | Jan 30, 2026 | ↑ | Bob Pollock Invitational |
| 2026 | mile-short-track | 4:42.29 | - | Jan 30, 2026 | ↑ | Bob Pollock Invitational |
| 2025 | 800m | 1:59.84 | - | May 31, 2025 | ↑ | Music City Track Carnival, Ray Conn Sports Complex, Cleveland, TN |
| 2025 | 1500m | 4:03.46 | - | Jul 12, 2025 | ↑ | Ed Murphey Classic |
| 2025 | 1500m-short-track | 4:08.92 | - | Feb 23, 2025 | ↓ | USA Indoor Championships, Ocean Breeze Athl. Complex, New York, NY (i) |
| 2025 | MileRoad | 4:20.6h | - | Sep 7, 2025 | - | New Balance 5th Avenue Mile |
| 2025 | Mile | 4:27.83 | - | Feb 14, 2025 | ↑ | Clemson Tiger Paw Invitational, Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (i) |
| 2025 | mile-short-track | 4:27.83 | - | Feb 14, 2025 | ↑ | Clemson Tiger Paw Invitational, Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (i) |
| 2024 | 800m-short-track | 2:04.54 | - | Feb 9, 2024 | ↑ | Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i) |
| 2024 | 800m | 2:04.54 | - | Feb 9, 2024 | ↑ | Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i) |
| 2024 | 1500m | 4:07.68 | - | May 17, 2024 | ↑ | USATF Los Angeles Grand Prix, Drake Stadium, Los Angeles, CA |
| 2024 | 1500m-short-track | 4:12.78 | - | Jan 27, 2024 | ↓ | Dr. Sander Invitational |
| 2024 | mile-short-track | 4:29.68 | - | Jan 27, 2024 | ↑ | Dr. Sander Invitational |
| 2024 | Mile | 4:29.68 | - | Jan 27, 2024 | ↑ | Dr. Sander Invitational |
| 2023 | 600m | 1:28.65 | - | Feb 11, 2023 | ↑ | Don Kirby Invitational |
| 2023 | 600m-short-track | 1:28.65 | - | Feb 11, 2023 | ↑ | Don Kirby Invitational |
| 2023 | 800m | 2:01.79 | - | Jun 16, 2023 | ↑ | Nike Outdoor Nationals |
| 2023 | 800m-short-track | 2:02.03 | - | Feb 18, 2023 | ↑ | USA Indoor Championships, Convention Center, Albuquerque, NM (i) |
| 2023 | 1500m | 4:09.49 | - | Jul 8, 2023 | ↑ | USA Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
| 2023 | Mile | 4:28.01 | - | Aug 18, 2023 | ↑ | Falmouth Track Festival, presented by ASICS |
| 2023 | 3000mSt | 10:43.48 | - | Apr 13, 2023 | ↓ | - |
| 2022 | 800m | 2:00.78 | - | Jul 6, 2022 | ↑ | Shoreline Stadium, Shoreline, WA (USA) |
| 2022 | 800m-short-track | 2:03.71 | - | Feb 11, 2022 | ↑ | The Podium, Spokane, WA (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | 3000mSt | 10:18.14 | - | May 14, 2022 | ↓ | - |
| 2021 | 400m | 54.53 | - | Apr 17, 2021 | ↑ | Cregger Track, Columbia, SC (USA) |
| 2021 | 400m-short-track | 56.58 | - | Feb 6, 2021 | ↓ | South Carolina Indoor T&F Complex, Columbia, SC (USA) (i) |
| 2021 | 600m | 1:30.90 | - | Jan 9, 2021 | ↑ | Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (USA) (i) |
| 2021 | 600m-short-track | 1:30.90 | - | Jan 9, 2021 | ↑ | Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (USA) (i) |
| 2021 | 800m | 2:00.65 | - | Jun 12, 2021 | ↑ | NCAA Div. I Outdoor Championships |
| 2021 | 800m-short-track | 2:01.21 | - | Mar 13, 2021 | ↑ | NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships |
| 2021 | 1000m | 2:42.51 | - | Jan 22, 2021 | ↑ | Rector Fieldhouse, Blacksburg, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2021 | 1000m-short-track | 2:42.51 | - | Jan 22, 2021 | ↑ | Rector Fieldhouse, Blacksburg, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2021 | 4x400m | 3:39.50 | - | Apr 3, 2021 | ↑ | Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL (USA) |
| 2021 | 4x400Metre | 3:40.76 | - | Jan 23, 2021 | ↓ | Rector Fieldhouse, Blacksburg, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2021 | 1500m | 4:14.20 | - | Apr 29, 2021 | ↑ | University of North Florda Jax Track at Hodges Stadium, Jacksonville, FL (USA) |
| 2021 | DistanceMe | 11:13.91 | - | Feb 25, 2021 | ↑ | Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | 400m-short-track | 56.29 | - | Feb 7, 2020 | ↓ | South Carolina Indoor T&F Complex, Columbia, SC (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | 400m | 56.29 | - | Feb 7, 2020 | ↑ | South Carolina Indoor T&F Complex, Columbia, SC (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | 800m | 2:04.04 | - | Feb 29, 2020 | ↑ | Loftus Sports Center, Notre Dame, IN (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | 800m-short-track | 2:05.84 | - | Jan 18, 2020 | ↑ | Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | 1000m | 2:50.27 | - | Jan 11, 2020 | ↑ | Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | 1000m-short-track | 2:50.27 | - | Jan 11, 2020 | ↑ | Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | 4x400Metre | 3:37.58 | - | Feb 15, 2020 | ↓ | Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | DistanceMe | 11:27.14 | - | Feb 8, 2020 | ↑ | South Carolina Indoor T&F Complex, Columbia, SC (USA) (i) |
| 2019 | 300m | 41.44 | - | Dec 7, 2019 | - | Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (USA) (i) |
| 2019 | 300m-short-track | 41.44 | - | Dec 7, 2019 | - | Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (USA) (i) |
| 2019 | 400m | 58.47 | - | Apr 13, 2019 | ↑ | Columbia, SC (USA) |
| 2019 | 600m-short-track | 1:33.60 | - | Dec 7, 2019 | ↑ | Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (USA) (i) |
| 2019 | 600m | 1:33.60 | - | Dec 7, 2019 | ↑ | Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (USA) (i) |
| 2019 | 1500m | 4:43.58 | - | Mar 30, 2019 | ↑ | Spartanburg, SC (USA) |
| 2019 | 3000mSt | 10:22.87 | - | May 5, 2019 | ↓ | - |
| 2018 | 800m-short-track | 2:03.72 | - | Feb 24, 2018 | ↑ | Clemson, SC (USA) (i) |
| 2018 | 800m | 2:03.72 | - | Feb 24, 2018 | ↑ | Clemson, SC (USA) (i) |
| 2018 | 1000m | 2:48.00 | - | Jan 27, 2018 | ↑ | Lynchburg, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2018 | 1000m-short-track | 2:48.00 | - | Jan 27, 2018 | ↑ | Lynchburg, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2018 | 4x400m | 3:47.13 | - | Feb 10, 2018 | ↑ | - |
| 2018 | 1500m | 4:26.47 | - | Mar 30, 2018 | ↑ | Raleigh, NC (USA) |
| 2018 | Mile | 4:46.24 | - | Feb 10, 2018 | ↑ | Nashville, TN (USA) (i) |
| 2018 | 4x800Metre | 8:25.24 | - | Apr 28, 2018 | - | Fayetteville, AR (USA) |
| 2018 | DistanceMe | 10:53.62 | - | Mar 9, 2018 | ↑ | NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships |
| 2017 | 400m | 56.62 | - | Apr 29, 2017 | ↑ | Charlottesville, VA (USA) |
| 2017 | 800m | 2:05.09 | - | Jun 24, 2017 | ↑ | Sacramento, CA (USA) |
| 2017 | 800m-short-track | 2:07.95 | - | Feb 3, 2017 | ↑ | Winston Salem, NC (USA) (i) |
| 2017 | 1000m-short-track | 2:50.50 | - | Jan 13, 2017 | ↑ | Blacksburg Virginia Tech Invitational, Blacksburg, VA (i) |
| 2017 | 1000m | 2:50.50 | - | Jan 13, 2017 | ↑ | Blacksburg Virginia Tech Invitational, Blacksburg, VA (i) |
| 2017 | 1500m | 4:28.99 | - | Apr 7, 2017 | ↑ | Knoxville, TN (USA) |
| 2017 | Mile | 4:57.17 | - | Jan 20, 2017 | ↑ | Blacksburg, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2017 | mile-short-track | 4:57.17 | - | Jan 20, 2017 | ↑ | Blacksburg, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2017 | DistanceMe | 11:38.06 | - | Apr 8, 2017 | ↑ | Knoxville, TN (USA) |
| 2016 | 800m | 2:10.58 | - | Apr 1, 2016 | ↑ | Gainesville, FL (USA) |
| 2015 | 400m | 55.59 | - | May 16, 2015 | ↑ | Columbia, SC (USA) |
| 2015 | 800m | 2:08.93 | - | Jun 6, 2015 | ↑ | Waxhaw, NC (USA) |
| 2014 | 400m | 56.82 | - | May 17, 2014 | ↑ | Columbia, SC (USA) |
| 2014 | 400mH | 1:04.86 | - | Apr 12, 2014 | - | Columbia, SC (USA) |
| 2013 | 400m | 57.47 | - | May 11, 2013 | ↑ | Hopkins, SC (USA) |
2026
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
mile-short-track | 4:42.29 | - | Jan 30 | Bob Pollock Invitational |
mile-short-track | 4:43.67 | - | Jan 24 | Boston University Bruce Lehane Scarlet and White Invitational |
1500m-short-track | 4:24.70 | - | Jan 24 | Boston University Bruce Lehane Scarlet and White Invitational |
2025
23 performances2024
15 performances2023
9 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1500m | DNF | - | Sep 16 | Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Diamond Discipline |
Mile | 4:28.01 | - | Aug 18 | Falmouth Track Festival, presented by ASICS |
Mile | 4:28.37 | - | Aug 4 | Sir Walter Miler |
1500m | 4:11.14 | - | Aug 4 | Sir Walter Miler |
800m | 2:01.89 | - | Jul 22 | Under Armour Sunset Tour, Los Angeles, CA |
1500m | 4:10.98 | - | Jul 9 | USA Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
1500m | 4:09.49 | - | Jul 9 | USA Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
1500m | 4:09.49 | - | Jul 8 | USA Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
1500m | 4:10.98 | - | Jul 6 | USA Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
Honours
No medals
Frequently asked questions
What is Laurie Barton's 1500 m personal best?
Laurie Barton's 1500 m personal best is 4:03.46, set on Jul 12, 2025 in Billy J. Murphy Track and Field Complex, Memphis, TN (USA), #370 on the all-time list.
Which events does Laurie Barton compete in?
Laurie Barton competes in the 1500 m and 800 Metres Short Track.
How did Laurie Barton perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 4:24.70, set on Jan 24, 2026 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i). Last competition: Bob Pollock Invitational on Jan 30, 2026, 4:42.29.