Michael Twist
United StatesActive- Born
- Jul 29, 1994 (32 years old)
- Events
- 800 m · 600 Metres Short Track
Michael Twist is a United States sprinter, born on July 29, 1994. He competes primarily in the 200m, 400m and 800m.
His personal bests include 22.97 in the 200m, 50.13 in the 400m, 1:50.56 in the 800m, 3:59.16 in the 1500m and 1:54.06 in the 800m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Personal best · 800 m1:50.56
2026 season best1:55.14Jan 23, 2026
Personal best · 600 Metres Short Track1:21.16
Last competitionDr. Sander ScorcherJan 23, 2026 · 1:55.14
As of Nov 13, 2026: 800 m 1:50.56, 600 Metres Short Track 1:21.16, 2026 season best 1:55.14 (Jan 23, 2026) · Last competition: Dr. Sander Scorcher, Jan 23, 2026, 1:55.14 · 32 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
800m-short-track20161:54.06965 pts–
800m-short-trackIndoorNY 20161:54.06965 pts–
* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 800m-short-track | 1:55.14 | – | Jan 23, 2026 | Dr. Sander Scorcher |
| 2025 | 600m-short-track Indoor | 1:23.57 | – | Jan 9, 2025 | NYRR Night at the Races #2, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (i) |
| 2025 | 800m | 1:53.33 | – | May 12, 2025 | Widener Final Qualifier |
| 2025 | 800m-short-track Indoor | 1:54.54 | – | Mar 8, 2025 | PRTC Indoor Classic |
| 2024 | 500m-short-track Indoor | 1:06.54 | – | Feb 23, 2024 | Fastrack Last Chance |
| 2024 | 800m-short-track Indoor | 1:56.78 | – | Mar 2, 2024 | Trials of Miles at the Armory, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (i) - Invitational Events |
| 2023 | 500Metres Indoor | 1:07.17 | – | Feb 24, 2023 | Fastrack Last Chance, Ocean Breeze Athl. Complex, New York, NY (i) |
| 2023 | 500m-short-track Indoor | 1:07.17 | – | Feb 24, 2023 | Fastrack Last Chance, Ocean Breeze Athl. Complex, New York, NY (i) |