Makenna Herbst

United StatesUnited StatesActive
Born
Dec 7, 2006 (19 years old)
Events
800 Metres Short Track · 600 Metres Short Track

Makenna Herbst is a United States sprinter, born on December 7, 2006. She competes primarily in the 400m, 400m and 800m.

Her personal bests include 54.53 in the 400m, 53.65 in the 400m, 2:02.48 in the 800m, 2:03.40 in the 800m-short-track and 3:33.03 in the 4x400Metre. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track2:03.40
2026 season best2:03.40Feb 14, 2026 · Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Personal best · 600 Metres Short Track1:28.69
Last competitionNCAA Division I West First RoundsMay 30, 2026 · 2:03.12
NCAA Division I West First Rounds

As of Nov 13, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 2:03.40, 600 Metres Short Track 1:28.69, 2026 season best 2:03.40 (Feb 14, 2026, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I West First Rounds, May 30, 2026, 2:03.12 · 19 years old

NCAA all-time #65 in 800 m

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
400mIndoorAR 202654.531,065 pts–#94
400mAR 2026United States 400 m all-time list53.651,064 pts–#642
800mOR 2025United States 800 m all-time list2:02.481,119 pts–#183
800m-short-trackIndoorAR 20262:03.401,131 pts–#133
4x400MetreAR 20263:33.03–#427
4x400MetreIndoorAR 20263:33.03–#201

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026400m 53.65–May 8, 2026Arkansas Twilight
2026400m Indoor53.65–May 8, 2026Arkansas Twilight
2026400m-short-track 54.53–Jan 31, 2026Razorback Invitational
2026400m-short-track Indoor54.53–Jan 30, 2026Razorback Invitational
2026600m-short-track 1:28.69–Jan 16, 2026Arkansas Invitational
2026600m Indoor1:28.69–Jan 16, 2026Arkansas Invitational
2026600m-short-track Indoor1:28.69–Jan 16, 2026Arkansas Invitational
2026800m 2:01.74–May 16, 2026Southeastern Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Hutsell-Rosen Track, Auburn, AL
FAQ

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Makenna Herbst's 800 Metres Short Track personal best is 2:03.40, set on Feb 14, 2026 in Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i).

Makenna Herbst competes in the 800 Metres Short Track and 600 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 2:03.40, set on Feb 14, 2026 in Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i). Last competition: NCAA Division I West First Rounds on May 30, 2026, 2:03.12.