Richard Simpson

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Events
400 Metres Short Track · 200 Metres Short Track

Richard Simpson is a United States sprinter. He competes primarily in the 200m, 400m and 4x100m.

His personal bests include 21.43 in the 200m, 46.08 in the 400m, 41.13 in the 4x100m, 3:07.98 in the 4x400m and 3:09.41 in the 4x400Metre. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 400 Metres Short Track47.99
2026 season best47.99Feb 27, 2026 · Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Personal best · 200 Metres Short Track21.79
Last competitionNCAA Division I West First RoundsMay 27, 2026 · 46.76
NCAA Division I West First Rounds

As of Nov 13, 2026: 400 Metres Short Track 47.99, 200 Metres Short Track 21.79, 2026 season best 47.99 (Feb 27, 2026, Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (USA) (i)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I West First Rounds, May 27, 2026, 46.76

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
200mGA 2026United States 200 m all-time list21.431,005 pts––
400mAZ 2026United States 400 m all-time list46.081,106 pts–#432
4x100mIA 2026United States 4 × 100 m all-time list41.13––
4x400mAZ 2026United States 4 × 400 m all-time list3:07.98–#699
4x400MetreIndoorAR 20263:09.41–#328
4x400MetreNE 20263:14.60–#498

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026200m 21.43-0.5Apr 11, 2026Spec Towns Invitational
2026300m 33.75–Mar 27, 2026Hurricane Collegiate Invitational
20264x100m 41.13–Apr 25, 2026116th Drake Relays
2026400m 46.08–May 2, 2026Desert Heat Classic
2026400m-short-track Indoor47.99–Feb 27, 2026Big Ten Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships
2026600m-short-track Indoor1:22.69–Jan 24, 2026Mark Colligan Memorial
2026600m-short-track 1:22.69–Jan 24, 2026Mark Colligan Memorial
2026600m Indoor1:22.69–Jan 24, 2026Mark Colligan Memorial
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Richard Simpson's 400 Metres Short Track personal best is 47.99, set on Feb 27, 2026 in Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (USA) (i).

Richard Simpson competes in the 400 Metres Short Track and 200 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 47.99, set on Feb 27, 2026 in Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (USA) (i). Last competition: NCAA Division I West First Rounds on May 27, 2026, 46.76.