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Olivia Baker
Olivia Baker (born June 12, 1996) is an American middle-distance runner who specializes in the 800 meters.
Raised in South Orange, New Jersey, Baker attended Columbia High School, Baker graduated from Stanford University.
As of Sep 20, 2026: 800 m 1:58.05 (#187 all-time), 600 Metres Short Track 1:25.91, 2026 season best 2:03.99 (Jul 23, 2026, JDL Fast Track, Winston Salem, NC (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Monmouth Mile/800 Meter Run, Christian Brothers Academy, Middletown, NY - Mixed Races, Aug 28, 2026, 2:04.29 · 30 years old
Personal bests
* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 600m | 1:25.91 | - | Feb 1, 2026 | ↑ | Millrose Games |
| 2026 | 600m-short-track | 1:25.91 | - | Jan 30, 2026 | ↑ | Millrose Games |
| 2026 | 800m-short-track | 1:59.18 | - | Feb 14, 2026 | ↑ | Sound Invite, JDL Fast Track, Winston Salem, NC (i) - Invitational Events |
| 2026 | 800m | 2:03.99 | - | Jul 23, 2026 | ↑ | USA Championships |
| 2026 | 3000m | 10:43.00 | - | Feb 13, 2026 | - | Don Kirby Elite Invitational |
| 2026 | 3000m-short-track | 10:43.00 | - | Feb 13, 2026 | - | Don Kirby Elite Invitational |
| 2025 | 400m-short-track | 53.19 | - | Feb 1, 2025 | ↑ | Razorback Invitational, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (i) |
| 2025 | 400m | 53.19 | - | Feb 1, 2025 | ↑ | Razorback Invitational, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (i) |
| 2025 | 800m | 1:59.48 | - | Aug 16, 2025 | ↑ | Meeting voor Mon, AtletiekArena Gaston Roelants Kessel-Lo / Hal 5, Leuven |
| 2025 | 800m-short-track | 2:00.02 | - | Feb 8, 2025 | ↑ | Millrose Games |
| 2024 | 800m | 1:58.95 | - | Jul 19, 2024 | ↑ | Holloway Pro Classic, Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL |
| 2024 | 800m-short-track | 2:01.91 | - | Feb 11, 2024 | ↑ | Millrose Games |
| 2024 | 1000m | 2:40.49 | - | Dec 7, 2024 | ↑ | Penn Opener |
| 2024 | 1000m-short-track | 2:40.49 | - | Dec 7, 2024 | - | Penn Opener |
| 2024 | 4x400m | 3:45.07 | - | Mar 30, 2024 | ↑ | Raleigh Relays, Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC |
| 2024 | 1500m | 4:19.51 | - | Mar 29, 2024 | ↓ | Raleigh Relays, Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC |
| 2023 | 400m-short-track | 55.17 | - | Jan 28, 2023 | ↑ | Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic |
| 2023 | 400m | 55.17 | - | Jan 28, 2023 | ↑ | Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic |
| 2023 | 800m | 2:00.53 | - | Jul 14, 2023 | ↑ | Morton Games, Morton Stadium, Santry, Dublin |
| 2023 | 800m-short-track | 2:00.78 | - | Jan 28, 2023 | ↑ | Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic |
| 2022 | 400m | 53.08 | - | Apr 23, 2022 | ↑ | Geroge C. Griffin Track, Atlanta, GA (USA) |
| 2022 | 600m | 1:25.28 | - | Apr 30, 2022 | ↑ | The Penn Relays Carnival, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA |
| 2022 | 800m | 1:58.05 | - | Aug 10, 2022 | ↑ | Herculis Meeting International d’Athlétisme EBS, Stade Louis II, Monaco - Diamond Discipline |
| 2022 | 800m-short-track | 2:00.33 | - | Feb 6, 2022 | ↑ | New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, Ocean Breeze Athl. Complex, New York, NY (i) - World Athletics Indoor Tour |
| 2022 | 1500m | 4:11.51 | - | Jul 15, 2022 | ↓ | Jack Kemp Stadium - Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA (USA) |
| 2021 | 400m | 54.19 | - | Apr 3, 2021 | ↑ | USATF Sprint Summit |
| 2021 | 800m | 2:00.43 | - | Jul 25, 2021 | ↑ | Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA) |
| 2021 | 4x400m | 3:42.17 | - | Apr 3, 2021 | ↑ | USATF Sprint Summit |
| 2020 | 200m | 24.17 | +3.0 | Jul 30, 2020 | ↑ | PVAMU Track Stadium, Prairie View, TX (USA) |
| 2020 | 400m | 54.06 | - | Jan 17, 2020 | ↑ | Houston-Yeoman FH, Houston, TX (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | 400m-short-track | 54.06 | - | Jan 17, 2020 | ↑ | Houston-Yeoman FH, Houston, TX (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | 500Metres | 1:10.25 | - | Jul 23, 2020 | ↑ | PVAMU Track Stadium, Prairie View, TX (USA) |
| 2020 | 600m | 1:27.24 | - | Jul 30, 2020 | ↑ | PVAMU Track Stadium, Prairie View, TX (USA) |
| 2020 | 800m-short-track | 2:02.86 | - | Feb 8, 2020 | ↑ | NYRR Millrose Games, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (i) |
| 2020 | 800m | 2:02.86 | - | Feb 8, 2020 | ↑ | NYRR Millrose Games, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (i) |
| 2019 | 200m | 24.50 | +2.3 | Mar 23, 2019 | ↑ | Prairie View, TX (USA) |
| 2019 | 300m | 38.23 | - | Mar 16, 2019 | ↑ | Houston, TX (USA) |
| 2019 | 600m-short-track | 1:26.75 | - | Jan 26, 2019 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2019 | 600m | 1:26.75 | - | Jan 26, 2019 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2019 | 600MetresR | 1:27.82 | - | Jun 16, 2019 | - | Adidas Boost Boston Games, Boston, MA |
| 2019 | 4x200Metre | 1:35.56 | - | Mar 23, 2019 | ↑ | Prairie View, TX (USA) |
| 2019 | 800m | 2:00.94 | - | Jul 28, 2019 | ↑ | USA Championships, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA |
| 2019 | 800m-short-track | 2:03.57 | - | Feb 9, 2019 | ↑ | NYRR Millrose Games, New York, NY (i) - Elite Event |
| 2019 | 4x400Metre | 3:16.01 | - | May 11, 2019 | ↑ | IAAF World Relays, International Stadium, Yokohama |
| 2019 | 4x400m | 3:42.54 | - | Mar 23, 2019 | ↑ | Prairie View, TX (USA) |
| 2018 | 400m | 53.03 | - | Apr 21, 2018 | ↑ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2018 | 400m-short-track | 53.35 | - | Feb 10, 2018 | ↑ | Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i) |
| 2018 | 600m | 1:28.72 | - | Jan 13, 2018 | ↑ | Seattle, WA (USA) (i) |
| 2018 | 800m | 2:00.08 | - | Jun 24, 2018 | ↑ | Des Moines USA Championships, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA |
| 2018 | 800m-short-track | 2:03.60 | - | Mar 9, 2018 | ↑ | NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships |
| 2018 | 1000m | 2:45.45 | - | Jan 13, 2018 | ↑ | Seattle, WA (USA) (i) |
| 2018 | 4x400m | 3:31.39 | - | May 26, 2018 | ↑ | Sacramento, CA (USA) |
| 2018 | 4x400Metre | 3:34.73 | - | Feb 10, 2018 | ↑ | Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i) |
| 2018 | SprintMedl | 3:41.59 | - | Apr 28, 2018 | ↓ | - |
| 2018 | DistanceMe | 10:58.93 | - | Feb 2, 2018 | ↓ | Ann Arbor, MI (USA) (i) |
| 2017 | 200m | 24.29 | +1.3 | Apr 1, 2017 | ↑ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2017 | 400m | 53.28 | - | Mar 31, 2017 | ↑ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2017 | 600m | 1:28.22 | - | Jan 14, 2017 | ↑ | Seattle, WA (USA) (i) |
| 2017 | 800m | 2:03.41 | - | Feb 25, 2017 | ↑ | Seattle, WA (USA) (i) |
| 2017 | 800m-short-track | 2:04.45 | - | Mar 11, 2017 | ↑ | College Station, TX (USA) (i) |
| 2017 | 4x400m | 3:37.14 | - | Apr 1, 2017 | ↑ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2017 | 4x400Metre | 3:40.29 | - | Jan 28, 2017 | ↑ | University Park, PA (USA) (i) |
| 2017 | 4x800Metre | 8:26.89 | - | Apr 27, 2017 | ↑ | Philadelphia, PA (USA) |
| 2017 | DistanceMe | 11:01.39 | - | Jan 27, 2017 | ↓ | University Park, PA (USA) (i) |
| 2016 | 100m | 11.89 | +2.9 | Apr 1, 2016 | ↓ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2016 | 400m | 53.17 | - | Apr 23, 2016 | ↑ | Waco, TX (USA) |
| 2016 | 400m-short-track | 53.90 | - | Feb 12, 2016 | ↑ | Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i) |
| 2016 | 600m | 1:29.08 | - | Jan 16, 2016 | ↑ | Seattle, WA (USA) (i) |
| 2016 | 800m | 2:01.02 | - | May 1, 2016 | ↑ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2016 | 800m-short-track | 2:04.10 | - | Jan 30, 2016 | ↑ | University Park, PA (USA) (i) |
| 2016 | 4x400Metre | 3:33.78 | - | Feb 13, 2016 | ↑ | Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i) |
| 2016 | 4x400m | 3:33.96 | - | Apr 23, 2016 | ↑ | Waco, TX (USA) |
| 2016 | DistanceMe | 10:54.58 | - | Jan 29, 2016 | ↓ | University Park, PA (USA) (i) |
| 2015 | 4x100m | 47.59 | - | Apr 11, 2015 | ↑ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2015 | 400m | 53.28 | - | Jun 27, 2015 | ↑ | Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 2015 | 600m | 1:29.42 | - | Jan 17, 2015 | ↑ | Seattle, WA (USA) (i) |
| 2015 | 800m | 2:04.00 | - | May 17, 2015 | ↑ | Los Angeles, CA (USA) |
| 2015 | 4x400m | 3:31.49 | - | Aug 2, 2015 | ↑ | Edmonton (CAN) |
| 2015 | 4x400Metre | 3:36.81 | - | Jan 31, 2015 | ↑ | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2015 | SprintMedl | 3:58.02 | - | Apr 24, 2015 | ↓ | - |
| 2015 | 4x800Metre | 8:33.95 | - | Apr 25, 2015 | ↑ | Philadelphia, PA (USA) |
| 2015 | DistanceMe | 10:53.66 | - | Mar 13, 2015 | ↓ | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2014 | 100m | 12.01 | +2.4 | May 31, 2014 | ↓ | Egg Harbor City, NJ (USA) |
| 2014 | 200m | 24.17 | +0.7 | Jun 4, 2014 | ↑ | South Plainfield, NJ (USA) |
| 2014 | 200m-short-track | 24.53 | - | Feb 24, 2014 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2014 | 300m-short-track | 38.73 | - | Feb 15, 2014 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2014 | 300m | 38.73 | - | Feb 15, 2014 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2014 | 400m | 52.46 | - | Jul 6, 2014 | ↑ | Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 2014 | 400m-short-track | 53.49 | - | Mar 16, 2014 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2014 | 600m-short-track | 1:30.58 | - | Feb 7, 2014 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2014 | 600m | 1:30.58 | - | Feb 7, 2014 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2014 | 800m | 2:06.01 | - | Jun 15, 2014 | ↑ | Greensboro, NC (USA) |
| 2014 | 800m-short-track | 2:14.16 | - | Feb 17, 2014 | ↑ | Toms River, NJ (USA) (i) |
| 2014 | 4x400m | 3:30.42 | - | Jul 27, 2014 | ↑ | IAAF World Junior Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
| 2014 | 4x400Metre | 3:47.23 | - | Mar 16, 2014 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2013 | 100m | 11.64 | +3.0 | Jun 1, 2013 | ↓ | Egg Harbor City, NJ (USA) |
| 2013 | 200m | 23.95 | +0.0 | Jun 5, 2013 | ↑ | South Plainfield, NJ (USA) |
| 2013 | 200m-short-track | 25.05 | - | Feb 25, 2013 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2013 | 400m | 52.71 | - | Jun 26, 2013 | ↑ | Edwardsville, IL (USA) |
| 2013 | 400m-short-track | 53.99 | - | Mar 10, 2013 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2013 | 600m-short-track | 1:33.35 | - | Dec 21, 2013 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2013 | 600m | 1:33.35 | - | Dec 21, 2013 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2013 | SprintMedl | 2:05.15 | - | Jul 14, 2013 | ↓ | IAAF World Youth Championships |
| 2013 | 800m | 2:12.33 | - | Jun 1, 2013 | ↑ | Egg Harbor City, NJ (USA) |
| 2013 | 4x400m | 3:40.36 | - | Jun 15, 2013 | ↑ | Greensboro, NC (USA) |
| 2013 | 4x400Metre | 3:42.03 | - | Mar 10, 2013 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2013 | 4x800Metre | 8:56.37 | - | Apr 26, 2013 | ↑ | Philadelphia, PA (USA) |
| 2012 | 200m | 24.60 | - | Jun 2, 2012 | ↑ | Old Bridge, NJ (USA) |
| 2012 | 400m | 53.48 | - | Jun 11, 2012 | ↑ | Old Bridge, NJ (USA) |
| 2012 | 400m-short-track | 54.61 | - | Mar 10, 2012 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2012 | 600m-short-track | 1:33.56 | - | Dec 15, 2012 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2012 | 600m | 1:33.56 | - | Dec 15, 2012 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2012 | 800m | 2:12.18 | - | Jun 2, 2012 | ↑ | Old Bridge, NJ (USA) |
| 2012 | 4x400m | 3:48.42 | - | May 12, 2012 | ↑ | White Plains, NY (USA) |
| 2011 | 200m | 24.94 | +0.0 | Jun 4, 2011 | ↑ | Old Bridge, NJ (USA) |
| 2011 | 300m-short-track | 39.59 | - | Feb 5, 2011 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2011 | 300m | 39.59 | - | Feb 5, 2011 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2011 | 4x100m | 47.95 | - | Jun 9, 2011 | ↑ | Old Bridge, NJ (USA) |
| 2011 | 400m | 54.46 | - | Jun 4, 2011 | ↑ | Old Bridge, NJ (USA) |
| 2011 | 400m-short-track | 56.35 | - | Mar 11, 2011 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2011 | 500m-short-track | 1:13.51 | - | Jan 22, 2011 | - | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2011 | 500Metres | 1:13.51 | - | Jan 22, 2011 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2011 | 600m | 1:38.66 | - | Dec 22, 2011 | ↑ | Madison, WI (USA) (i) |
| 2011 | 600m-short-track | 1:38.66 | - | Dec 22, 2011 | ↑ | Madison, WI (USA) (i) |
| 2011 | 4x200Metre | 1:39.37 | - | Mar 13, 2011 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2011 | 800m | 2:10.41 | - | Jun 4, 2011 | ↑ | Old Bridge, NJ (USA) |
| 2011 | 4x400Metre | 3:52.48 | - | Mar 13, 2011 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2010 | 400m | 57.01 | - | Mar 12, 2010 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2010 | 400m-short-track | 57.01 | - | Mar 12, 2010 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2010 | 600m-short-track | 1:34.31 | - | Dec 18, 2010 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2010 | 600m | 1:34.31 | - | Dec 18, 2010 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
2026
12 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
800m | 2:04.29 | - | Aug 28 | Monmouth Mile/800 Meter Run, Christian Brothers Academy, Middletown, NY - Mixed Races |
800m | 2:03.99 | - | Jul 23 | USA Championships |
5000m | DNS | - | May 14 | NJCAA Championships |
10000m | DNS | - | May 14 | NJCAA Championships |
800m-short-track | 2:09.83 | - | Mar 1 | USA Indoor Championships |
800m-short-track | 2:02.24 | - | Feb 28 | USA Indoor Championships |
800m-short-track | 2:09.83 | - | Feb 28 | USA Indoor Championships |
800m-short-track | 1:59.18 | - | Feb 14 | Sound Invite, JDL Fast Track, Winston Salem, NC (i) - Invitational Events |
3000m-short-track | 10:43.00 | - | Feb 13 | Don Kirby Elite Invitational |
600m-short-track | 1:25.91 | - | Feb 1 | Millrose Games |
600m-short-track | 1:25.91 | - | Jan 30 | Millrose Games |
800m-short-track | 2:00.46 | - | Jan 24 | Dr. Sander Invitational |
2025
17 performances2024
21 performancesHonours
IAAF World Relays
4x400 Metres Relay Mixed
Edmonton Pan American Junior Championships
4x400 Metres Relay
IAAF World Junior Championships
4x400 Metres Relay
IAAF World Junior Championships
400 Metres
IAAF World Youth Championships
Sprint Medley 1000m
IAAF World Youth Championships
400 Metres
Frequently asked questions
What is Olivia Baker's 800 m personal best?
Olivia Baker's 800 m personal best is 1:58.05, set on Aug 10, 2022 in Stade Louis II, Monaco (MON), #187 on the all-time list.
Which events does Olivia Baker compete in?
Olivia Baker competes in the 800 m and 600 Metres Short Track.
How did Olivia Baker perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 2:03.99, set on Jul 23, 2026 in JDL Fast Track, Winston Salem, NC (USA) (i). Last competition: Monmouth Mile/800 Meter Run, Christian Brothers Academy, Middletown, NY - Mixed Races on Aug 28, 2026, 2:04.29.