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Malaina Payton

Malaina Payton

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Birth dateOct 16, 1991
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Malaina Payton is a United States sprinter, born on October 16, 1991. She competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m.

Her personal bests include 11.92 in the 100m, 25.31 in the 200m, 44.97 in the 4x100m, 6.89 in the LJ and 7.63 in the 60m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
Long Jump
6.89
#164 all-time
2021 season best
6.89
May 29, 2021 · Chula Vista, CA (USA)
2021 season best
Last competition
U.S. Olympic Trials, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
Jun 26, 2021 · 6.79
U.S. Olympic Trials, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
Age
34 years old

As of Sep 20, 2026: Long Jump 6.89 (#164 all-time), 2021 season best 6.89 (May 29, 2021, Chula Vista, CA (USA)) · Last competition: U.S. Olympic Trials, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR, Jun 26, 2021, 6.79 · 34 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2021
LJ
6.89+1.9May 29, 2021
↓
Chula Vista Field Fest
2020
LJ
6.24+1.5Mar 7, 2020
↓
Edwards Stadium, Berkeley, CA (USA)
2020
100m
12.17+1.0Mar 7, 2020
↓
Edwards Stadium, Berkeley, CA (USA)
2020
200m
25.31+2.0Mar 7, 2020-Edwards Stadium, Berkeley, CA (USA)
2019
LJ
6.71+1.8Jun 15, 2019
↓
Chula Vista, CA (USA)
2018
LJ
6.69+1.5Jun 9, 2018
↓
Chula Vista, CA (USA)
2018
100m
12.45-1.7Mar 24, 2018
↓
Northridge, CA (USA)
2017
LJ
6.61+1.2Jun 17, 2017
↓
Chula Vista, CA (USA)
2016
LJ
6.53+1.4May 7, 2016
↓
Chula Vista, CA (USA)
2016
100m
12.02+2.1May 28, 2016
↓
Chula Vista, CA (USA)
2015
LJ
6.43+2.0May 23, 2015
↓
Chula Vista, CA (USA)
2014
LJ
6.23-Jan 24, 2014
↓
Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i)
2014
60m
7.72-Jan 25, 2014
↓
Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i)
2014
100m
11.99+1.4Mar 8, 2014
↓
Berkeley, CA (USA)
2013
LJ
6.44+1.5Apr 20, 2013
↓
Palo Alto, CA (USA)
2013
60m
7.69-Feb 22, 2013
↓
Seattle, WA (USA) (i)
2013
100m
11.92+1.7Apr 20, 2013
↓
Palo Alto, CA (USA)
2012
LJ
6.29+0.0Apr 14, 2012
↓
Berkeley, CA (USA)
2012
60m
7.63-Jan 20, 2012
↓
Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i)
2012
100m
12.05-2.3Apr 14, 2012
↓
Berkeley, CA (USA)
2012
4x100m
45.33-Apr 28, 2012
↓
Berkeley, CA (USA)
2011
LJ
6.40+1.0May 1, 2011
↓
Palo Alto, CA (USA)
2010
LJ
6.10+0.8May 27, 2010
↓
Austin, TX (USA)
2010
100m
12.16+2.0May 1, 2010
↓
Palo Alto, CA (USA)
2010
4x100m
44.97-May 29, 2010
↓
Austin, TX (USA)
2009
LJ
5.82+0.8Mar 27, 2009
↓
Palo Alto, CA (USA)

2021

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
6.79+1.2Jun 26U.S. Olympic Trials, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
LJ
6.64+1.2Jun 24U.S. Olympic Trials, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
LJ
6.89+1.9May 29Chula Vista Field Fest
LJ
6.43+0.1May 15Track Meet
LJ
6.63+0.8May 14APU Last Chance Twilight & Multis, Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA
LJ
6.43+0.1May 14Track Meet
LJ
6.71+1.3May 2High Performance #3, CVEATC, Chula Vista, CA
LJ
6.74+1.7Apr 16Bryan Clay Invitational, Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA
LJ
6.81+1.0Apr 3Azusa Pacific (APU) Invite, Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA
LJ
6.41+0.5Mar 20State Center Invitational, Fresno Pacific University Track, Fresno, CA
LJ
6.55+1.8Mar 6Central California Invitational, Fresno Pacific University Track, Fresno, CA

2020

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100m
12.17+1.0Mar 7Cal Opener, Edwards Stadium, Berkeley, CA
200m
25.31+2.0Mar 7Cal Opener, Edwards Stadium, Berkeley, CA
LJ
6.24+1.5Mar 7Cal Opener, Edwards Stadium, Berkeley, CA

2019

18 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
6.29+0.8Aug 30Podblanická tretra, Vlašim
LJ
6.37+2.0Aug 17Zlín 2019, Zlín
LJ
6.15+0.0Aug 6Loughborough European Athletics Permit (LEAP) Meeting, Loughborough
LJ
6.53+2.0Jul 27USA Championships, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA
LJ
6.59+3.0Jul 27USA Championships, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA
LJ
6.61+1.9Jul 13CVEATC HP #3, Chula Vista, CA - Elite Event
LJ
6.44+2.0Jun 29Jim Bush Meet, Long Beach, CA
LJ
6.71+1.8Jun 15CVEATC HP #2, Chula Vista, CA
LJ
6.75+2.4Jun 15CVEATC HP #2, Chula Vista, CA
LJ
6.14+1.5May 26CVEATC HP #1, Chula Vista, CA
LJ
6.52+2.9May 26CVEATC HP #1, Chula Vista, CA
LJ
6.36+2.3May 11Oxy Invitational, Los Angeles, CA
LJ
6.17-1.3May 11Oxy Invitational, Los Angeles, CA
LJ
6.48+0.3Apr 20Mt. SAC Relays, Torrance, CA - Invitational Events
LJ
6.51+1.7Apr 13UCSD Triton Invitational, La Jolla, CA - Invitational Events
LJ
6.28+1.8Mar 29Stanford Invitational, Palo Alto, CA - Invitational Events
LJ
6.38+0.0Mar 16Trojan Invitational, Los Angeles, CA
LJ
6.09-Jan 25Dr. Sander Columbia Challenge, New York, NY (i) - Invitational Events

2018

16 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
6.38+0.2Jun 23Des Moines USA Championships, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA
LJ
6.69+1.5Jun 9Chula Vista USATF San Diego Association Ch., Chula Vista, CA
LJ
6.36+0.5Jun 2Pomona USATF So Cal Jim Bush Ch., Pomona, CA
LJ
6.42+1.5May 20Boston adidas Boost Boston Games, Boston, MA
LJ
6.19+0.2Apr 27Irvine Adidas Steve Scott Invitational, Irvine, CA
LJ
6.13+0.9Apr 21Long Beach Invitational, Long Beach, CA
LJ
5.95+0.9Apr 19Long Beach Pacific Coast Intercollegiate, Long Beach, CA
LJ
6.25+0.0Apr 14La Jolla Triton Invitational, La Jolla, CA
LJ
5.97-0.2Apr 7Claremont Pomona-Pitzer T&F Invite, Claremont, CA
LJ
6.02+2.2Apr 7Claremont Pomona-Pitzer T&F Invite, Claremont, CA
LJ
5.86-0.2Mar 24Northridge Invitational, Northridge, CA
100m
12.45-1.7Mar 24Northridge Invitational, Northridge, CA
LJ
5.64+0.7Mar 10Northridge CSUN All Comers, Northridge, CA
LJ
6.00-Feb 18US Indoor Championships, Albuquerque, NM (i)
LJ
6.00-Feb 17US Indoor Championships, Albuquerque, NM (i)
LJ
5.97-Feb 2Albuquerque New Mexico Collegiate Classic, Albuquerque, NM (i)

2017

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
6.28+0.3Jul 6New York TrackTown USA Summer Series, New York, NY
LJ
6.29+1.7Jun 29San Francisco TrackTown USA Summer Series, San Francisco, CA
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Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Malaina Payton's Long Jump personal best?

Malaina Payton's Long Jump personal best is 6.89, set on May 29, 2021 in Chula Vista, CA (USA), #164 on the all-time list.

Which events does Malaina Payton compete in?

Malaina Payton competes in the Long Jump.

How did Malaina Payton perform in 2021?

2021 season best: 6.89, set on May 29, 2021 in Chula Vista, CA (USA). Last competition: U.S. Olympic Trials, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR on Jun 26, 2021, 6.79.