Nilijah Darden

Events
60 m

Nilijah Darden is a United States sprinter. She competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m.

Her personal bests include 11.41 in the 100m, 23.29 in the 200m, 43.23 in the 4x100m, 3:44.23 in the 4x400m and 3:56.14 in the 4x400Metre. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 60 m7.55
2026 season best7.55Jan 17, 2026 · Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY
Last competitionNCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field ChampionshipsJun 11, 2026 · 43.66

As of Nov 13, 2026: 60 m 7.55, 2026 season best 7.55 (Jan 17, 2026, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (USA)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Jun 11, 2026, 43.66

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
100mVA 2026United States 100 m all-time list11.411,112 pts–#296
200mVA 2026United States 200 m all-time list23.29*1,105 pts––
4x400mFL 2026United States 4 × 400 m all-time list3:44.23––
4x400MetreIndoorMA 20253:56.14––
60mNY 20267.551,035 pts–#735

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202660m Indoor7.47–Feb 22, 2026Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships, Virginia Beach Sports Center, Virginia Beach, VA (i)
202660m 7.55–Jan 17, 2026HBCU Showcase Presented by Nike
2026100m 11.41+0.7May 16, 2026Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships
2026200m 23.29+2.9May 16, 2026Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships
2026200m-short-track Indoor24.71–Feb 22, 2026Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships, Virginia Beach Sports Center, Virginia Beach, VA (i)
2026200m-short-track 24.78–Jan 17, 2026HBCU Showcase Presented by Nike
2026300m Indoor41.91–Jan 10, 2026UK Rod McCravy Memorial
2026300m-short-track 41.91–Jan 10, 2026UK Rod McCravy Memorial
FAQ

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Nilijah Darden's 60 m personal best is 7.55, set on Jan 17, 2026 in Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (USA).

Nilijah Darden competes in the 60 m.

2026 season best: 7.55, set on Jan 17, 2026 in Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (USA). Last competition: NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships on Jun 11, 2026, 43.66.