Leighton Olesen

Events
60 m · 100 m

Leighton Olesen is a United States sprinter. He competes primarily in the 100m, 4x100m and 4x400m.

His personal bests include 10.93 in the 100m, 41.59 in the 4x100m, 3:21.13 in the 4x400m and 6.95 in the 60m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 60 m6.95
2025 season best6.95Jan 18, 2025 · The DakotaDome, Vermillion, SD (USA) (i)
Personal best · 100 m10.93
Last competitionNAIA National ChampionshipsMay 21, 2025 · 41.59

As of Nov 15, 2026: 60 m 6.95, 100 m 10.93, 2025 season best 6.95 (Jan 18, 2025, The DakotaDome, Vermillion, SD (USA) (i)) · Last competition: NAIA National Championships, May 21, 2025, 41.59

DisciplineResultAll-time
4x400mIndoorSD 20253:21.13–
60mIndoorSD 20256.95964 pts–

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202560m Indoor6.95–Jan 18, 2025USD Alumni Meet, The DakotaDome, Vermillion, SD (i)
20254x100m 41.59–May 21, 2025NAIA National Championships
20254x400m Indoor3:21.13–Feb 1, 2025SDSU Open and Multi, Sanford Jackrabbit Athletic Complex, Brookings, SD (i)
2024100m 10.93+3.1Apr 6, 2024USD Early Bird, Mildred J. Hillenbrand Memorial Track, Vermillion, SD
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Leighton Olesen's 60 m personal best is 6.95, set on Jan 18, 2025 in The DakotaDome, Vermillion, SD (USA) (i).

Leighton Olesen competes in the 60 m and 100 m.

2025 season best: 6.95, set on Jan 18, 2025 in The DakotaDome, Vermillion, SD (USA) (i). Last competition: NAIA National Championships on May 21, 2025, 41.59.