Mathew Polk

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Events
200 Metres Short Track · 400 Metres Short Track

Mathew Polk is a United States sprinter. He competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.

His personal bests include 10.65 in the 100m, 21.22 in the 200m, 48.77 in the 400m, 50.18 in the 400m and 40.32 in the 4x100m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 200 Metres Short Track21.79
2026 season best21.79Jan 23, 2026 · Sports Performance Center, Lubbock, TX
2026 season best
Personal best · 400 Metres Short Track49.61
Last competitionPacific Coast InvitationalApr 16, 2026 · DNS
Pacific Coast Invitational

As of Nov 14, 2026: 200 Metres Short Track 21.79, 400 Metres Short Track 49.61, 2026 season best 21.79 (Jan 23, 2026, Sports Performance Center, Lubbock, TX (USA)) · Last competition: Pacific Coast Invitational, Apr 16, 2026, DNS

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
100mTX 2024United States 100 m all-time list10.65*993 pts––
200mTX 2026United States 200 m all-time list21.22*1,035 pts––
400mIndoorVA 202648.77994 pts––
400mNM 2025United States 400 m all-time list50.18848 pts––
4x100mTN 2025United States 4 × 100 m all-time list40.32––
4x400mTX 2024United States 4 × 400 m all-time list3:12.59––

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026200m 21.22+3.4Apr 3, 2026Bobcat Invitational & Multi
2026200m-short-track Indoor21.36–Feb 6, 2026New Mexico Collegiate Classic
2026200m-short-track 21.79–Jan 23, 2026Stan Scott Invite
20264x100m 40.40–Apr 4, 2026Bobcat Invitational & Multi
2026400m-short-track Indoor48.77–Feb 27, 2026Conference USA Indoor Track & Field Championships
2026400m-short-track 49.61–Jan 23, 2026Stan Scott Invite
2026400m 51.60–Apr 4, 2026Bobcat Invitational & Multi
2026400m Indoor51.60–Apr 4, 2026Bobcat Invitational & Multi
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Mathew Polk's 200 Metres Short Track personal best is 21.79, set on Jan 23, 2026 in Sports Performance Center, Lubbock, TX (USA).

Mathew Polk competes in the 200 Metres Short Track and 400 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 21.79, set on Jan 23, 2026 in Sports Performance Center, Lubbock, TX (USA). Last competition: Pacific Coast Invitational on Apr 16, 2026, DNS.