Leah Thames

Born
Jan 1, 2003 (23 years old)
Events
200 Metres Short Track · 400 m

Leah Thames is a United States sprinter, born on January 1, 2003. She competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.

Her personal bests include 11.84 in the 100m, 23.16 in the 200m, 51.54 in the 400m, 44.59 in the 4x100m and 3:38.89 in the 4x400m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 200 Metres Short Track24.05
2026 season best24.05Jan 31, 2026 · Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY
Personal best · 400 m51.54
Last competitionUSA ChampionshipsJul 23, 2026 · 53.81

As of Nov 13, 2026: 200 Metres Short Track 24.05, 400 m 51.54, 2026 season best 24.05 (Jan 31, 2026, Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (USA)) · Last competition: USA Championships, Jul 23, 2026, 53.81 · 23 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
100mMO 2026United States 100 m all-time list11.84*1,023 pts––
200mKY 2026United States 200 m all-time list23.16*1,118 pts––
400mAR 2026United States 400 m all-time list51.541,145 pts–#113
4x400mIL 2025United States 4 × 400 m all-time list3:38.89––
4x400MetreIndoorIL 20253:43.67––

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026100m 11.84+2.1Apr 4, 2026Joey Haines Invitational
2026200m 22.69+4.2May 16, 2026Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY (USA)
2026200m-short-track Indoor23.68–Mar 2, 2026Missouri Valley Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships
2026200m-short-track 24.05–Jan 31, 2026PNC Lenny Lyles Open
2026300m Indoor38.79–Jan 17, 2026Indiana Invitational
2026300m-short-track 38.79–Jan 17, 2026Indiana Invitational
2026300m-short-track Indoor38.79–Jan 17, 2026Indiana Invitational
20264x100m 45.58–May 2, 2026Jim Green Invitational
FAQ

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Leah Thames's 200 Metres Short Track personal best is 24.05, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (USA).

Leah Thames competes in the 200 Metres Short Track and 400 m.

2026 season best: 24.05, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (USA). Last competition: USA Championships on Jul 23, 2026, 53.81.