Payton Smith

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Events
300 Metres Short Track · 400 Metres Short Track

Payton Smith is a United States sprinter. She competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.

Her personal bests include 11.83 in the 100m, 23.41 in the 200m, 51.77 in the 400m, 44.55 in the 4x100m and 3:29.22 in the 4x400m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 300 Metres Short Track37.12
2026 season best37.12Jan 10, 2026 · Michigan University U-M Indoor Track, Ann Arbor, MI
2026 season best
Personal best · 400 Metres Short Track53.57
Last competitionNCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KYMay 30, 2026 · 52.35
NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY

As of Nov 13, 2026: 300 Metres Short Track 37.12, 400 Metres Short Track 53.57, 2026 season best 37.12 (Jan 10, 2026, Michigan University U-M Indoor Track, Ann Arbor, MI (USA)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY, May 30, 2026, 52.35

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
100mCA 2024United States 100 m all-time list11.831,025 pts––
200mNC 2026United States 200 m all-time list23.411,094 pts–#316
400mNC 2026United States 400 m all-time list51.771,136 pts–#137
4x100mOR 2025United States 4 × 100 m all-time list44.55–#641
4x400mFL 2025United States 4 × 400 m all-time list3:29.22–#351
4x400MetreAR 20263:34.64–#482

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026200m 23.41+1.0May 3, 2026Duke Twilight
2026200m-short-track 23.91–Jan 30, 2026Razorback Invitational
2026200m-short-track Indoor23.97–Feb 14, 2026Heartland Invitational
2026300m-short-track 37.12–Jan 10, 2026Wolverine Invitational
2026300m-short-track Indoor37.12–Jan 10, 2026Wolverine Invitational
2026300m Indoor37.12–Jan 10, 2026Wolverine Invitational
20264x100m 44.84–Mar 20, 2026UCF Black & Gold Invite
2026400m 51.77–May 3, 2026Duke Twilight
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Payton Smith's 300 Metres Short Track personal best is 37.12, set on Jan 10, 2026 in Michigan University U-M Indoor Track, Ann Arbor, MI (USA).

Payton Smith competes in the 300 Metres Short Track and 400 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 37.12, set on Jan 10, 2026 in Michigan University U-M Indoor Track, Ann Arbor, MI (USA). Last competition: NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY on May 30, 2026, 52.35.