Malik Franklin

Born
Sep 8, 2006 (20 years old)
Events
400 Metres Short Track · 300 Metres Short Track

Malik Franklin is a United States sprinter, born on September 8, 2006. He competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.

His personal bests include 10.53 in the 100m, 20.57 in the 200m, 45.63 in the 400m, 39.78 in the 4x100m and 3:01.85 in the 4x400m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 400 Metres Short Track47.42
2026 season best47.42Jan 24, 2026 · R.A. "Murray" Fasken Indoor Track Stadium, College Station, TX
Personal best · 300 Metres Short Track33.29
Last competitionUSA ChampionshipsJul 23, 2026 · 47.67

As of Nov 13, 2026: 400 Metres Short Track 47.42, 300 Metres Short Track 33.29, 2026 season best 47.42 (Jan 24, 2026, R.A. "Murray" Fasken Indoor Track Stadium, College Station, TX (USA)) · Last competition: USA Championships, Jul 23, 2026, 47.67 · 20 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
100mTX 2026United States 100 m all-time list10.53*1,031 pts––
200mAZ 2026United States 200 m all-time list20.571,132 pts–#193
400mAZ 2026United States 400 m all-time list45.631,137 pts–#231
4x400mCA 2025United States 4 × 400 m all-time list3:01.85–#178
4x400MetreIndoorTX 20253:03.57–#132

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026100m 10.53+3.4Mar 21, 2026TCU Alumni Invite
2026200m 20.57+0.9May 14, 2026Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship, Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ
2026300m-short-track Indoor33.29–Jan 17, 2026Texas Tech Corky Classic
2026300m Indoor33.29–Jan 17, 2026Texas Tech Corky Classic
2026300m-short-track 33.29–Jan 17, 2026Texas Tech Corky Classic
20264x100m 39.94–Apr 10, 2026Baylor Invitational
2026400m 45.63–May 16, 2026Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship, Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ
2026400m-short-track Indoor46.65–Feb 27, 2026Big 12 Indoor Track & Field Championship
FAQ

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Malik Franklin's 400 Metres Short Track personal best is 47.42, set on Jan 23, 2026 in R.A. "Murray" Fasken Indoor Track Stadium, College Station, TX (USA).

Malik Franklin competes in the 400 Metres Short Track and 300 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 47.42, set on Jan 24, 2026 in R.A. "Murray" Fasken Indoor Track Stadium, College Station, TX (USA). Last competition: USA Championships on Jul 23, 2026, 47.67.