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Makenna Herbst

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

Her personal bests include 54.53 in the 400m, 2:02.48 in the 800m, 2:03.40 in the 800m-short-track, 3:33.03 in the 4x400Metre and 10:44.09 in the DistanceMe. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
800 Metres Short Track
2:03.40
600 Metres Short Track
1:28.61
2026 season best
2:03.40
Feb 14, 2026 · Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Last competition
NCAA Division I West First Rounds
May 27, 2026 · 2:04.55
NCAA Division I West First Rounds
Age
19 years old

As of Sep 26, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 2:03.40, 600 Metres Short Track 1:28.61, 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 27, 2026, 2:04.55 · 19 years old

PB

Personal bests

54.53
2:02.48
800m-short-track
2:03.40
4x400Metre
3:33.03
DistanceMe
10:44.09
400m-short-track
54.53
600m
1:28.61
600m-short-track
1:28.61

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
400m
53.65-May 8, 2026
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Arkansas Twilight
2026
400m-short-track
54.53-Jan 30, 2026-Razorback Invitational
2026
600m
1:28.69-Jan 16, 2026
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Arkansas Invitational
2026
600m-short-track
1:28.69-Jan 16, 2026
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Arkansas Invitational
2026
800m
2:01.74-May 14, 2026
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Southeastern Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Hutsell-Rosen Track, Auburn, AL
2026
800m-short-track
2:03.40-Feb 14, 2026
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Tyson Invitational
2026
4x400Metre
3:33.03-Jan 31, 2026-Razorback Invitational
2026
DistanceMe
10:44.09-Feb 20, 2026-Arkansas Qualifier
2025
600m-short-track
1:28.61-Feb 8, 2025
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Millrose Games
2025
600m
1:28.61-Feb 8, 2025
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Millrose Games
2025
800m
2:02.48-Jun 21, 2025
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USA U20 Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
2025
800m-short-track
2:03.83-Mar 13, 2025
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New Balance Nationals Indoors
2024
600m-short-track
1:29.78-Dec 21, 2024
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The Beantown Winter Classic
2024
600m
1:29.78-Dec 21, 2024
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The Beantown Winter Classic
2024
800m
2:06.45-Jun 13, 2024
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Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA)
2024
800m-short-track
2:10.67-Mar 10, 2024
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New Balance Nationals Indoors
2023
800m
2:13.03-Apr 15, 2023
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Mt. SAC Relays, Hilmer Lodge Stadium, Walnut, CA - Elite Event
2022
400m
56.39-May 27, 2022
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Buchanan HS, Clovis, CA (USA)
2022
800m
2:15.00-Jul 30, 2022
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Hornet Stadium - Sac St., Sacramento, CA (USA)

2026

28 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:04.55-May 27NCAA Division I West First Rounds
800m
2:03.12-May 27NCAA Division I West First Rounds
800m
2:01.74-May 14Southeastern Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Hutsell-Rosen Track, Auburn, AL
800m
2:03.71-May 14Southeastern Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Hutsell-Rosen Track, Auburn, AL
400m
53.65-May 8Arkansas Twilight
800m
2:04.00-May 2LSU Invitational
800m
DNF-Apr 24John McDonnell Invitational
800m
2:05.03-Apr 1566th Annual Mt. SAC Relays
4x400m
3:33.06-Apr 944 Farms Team Invitational
400m
54.04-Apr 944 Farms Team Invitational
800m
2:04.22-Mar 27Clyde Hart Classic
800m
2:08.10-Mar 20UTSA Invitational (2026)
DistanceMe
11:00.61-Feb 26Southeastern Conference Indoor Track & Field Championship
800m-short-track
2:05.24-Feb 26Southeastern Conference Indoor Track & Field Championship
800m-short-track
2:06.05-Feb 26Southeastern Conference Indoor Track & Field Championship
DistanceMe
10:44.09-Feb 20Arkansas Qualifier
800m-short-track
2:06.33-Feb 20Arkansas Qualifier
800m-short-track
2:03.40-Feb 14Tyson Invitational
4x400Metre
3:33.48-Feb 14Tyson Invitational
800m-short-track
2:03.41-Feb 7Wooo Pig Classic
4x400Metre
3:36.21-Feb 7Wooo Pig Classic
400m-short-track
54.53-Jan 31Razorback Invitational
4x400Metre
3:33.03-Jan 31Razorback Invitational
4x400Metre
3:33.03-Jan 30Razorback Invitational
DistanceMe
10:51.43-Jan 30Razorback Invitational
400m-short-track
54.53-Jan 30Razorback Invitational
600m-short-track
1:28.69-Jan 16Arkansas Invitational
4x400Metre
3:36.20-Jan 16Arkansas Invitational

2025

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:02.48-Jun 21USA U20 Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
800m
2:02.48-Jun 19USA U20 Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
800m
2:04.50-Jun 8Brooks PR Invitational, Renton Memorial Stadium, Renton, WA
800m
2:04.90-Apr 19Mt. SAC Relays, Hilmer Lodge Stadium, Walnut, CA - Invitational Events
800m-short-track
2:07.92-Mar 16Nike Indoor Nationals
800m-short-track
2:03.83-Mar 15New Balance Nationals Indoors
800m-short-track
2:07.92-Mar 13Nike Indoor Nationals
800m-short-track
2:03.83-Mar 13New Balance Nationals Indoors
600m-short-track
1:28.61-Feb 8Millrose Games
600m-short-track
1:28.61-Feb 6Millrose Games

2024

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
600m-short-track
1:29.78-Dec 21The Beantown Winter Classic
800m
2:08.74-Jun 14Nike Outdoor Nationals, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Championship High School Event
800m
2:06.45-Jun 13USA U20 Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - USA U20 Outdoor Championships
800m
2:13.17-Apr 20Mt. SAC Relays, Hilmer Lodge Stadium, Walnut, CA - Elite Event
800m-short-track
2:10.67-Mar 10New Balance Nationals Indoors

2023

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:13.03-Apr 15Mt. SAC Relays, Hilmer Lodge Stadium, Walnut, CA - Elite Event

2022

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
56.73-Jul 31USATF National Junior Olympics, Hornet Stadium - Sac St., Sacramento, CA - U17 Events
800m
2:15.00-Jul 30USATF National Junior Olympics, Hornet Stadium - Sac St., Sacramento, CA - U17 Events
400m
57.16-Jul 29USATF National Junior Olympics, Hornet Stadium - Sac St., Sacramento, CA - U17 Events
800m
2:18.70-Jul 27USATF National Junior Olympics, Hornet Stadium - Sac St., Sacramento, CA - U17 Events
400m
56.39-May 27California State Championships, Buchanan HS, Clovis, CA

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Makenna Herbst's 800 Metres Short Track personal best?

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).

Which events does Makenna Herbst compete in?

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

How did Makenna Herbst perform in 2026?

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 27, 2026, 2:04.55.