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Richard Simpson

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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.

Key facts
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)
2026 season best
Last competition
NCAA Division I West First Rounds
May 27, 2026 · 46.76
NCAA Division I West First Rounds

As of Sep 22, 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

PB

Personal bests

21.43
46.08
4x100m
41.13
4x400m
3:07.98
4x400Metre
3:09.41
400m-short-track
47.99
200m-short-track
21.79
300m
33.75
300m-short-track
34.95
4x200Metre
1:24.82
600m
1:22.69
600m-short-track
1:22.69
55m
6.83

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
200m
21.43-0.5Apr 11, 2026
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Spec Towns Invitational
2026
300m
33.75-Mar 27, 2026
↑
Hurricane Collegiate Invitational
2026
4x100m
41.13-Apr 25, 2026-116th Drake Relays
2026
400m
46.08-May 2, 2026-Desert Heat Classic
2026
400m-short-track
47.99-Feb 27, 2026-Big Ten Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships
2026
600m-short-track
1:22.69-Jan 24, 2026-Mark Colligan Memorial
2026
600m
1:22.69-Jan 24, 2026-Mark Colligan Memorial
2026
4x200Metre
1:24.82-Apr 24, 2026-116th Drake Relays
2026
4x400m
3:07.98-May 2, 2026-Desert Heat Classic
2026
4x400Metre
3:09.41-Feb 14, 2026
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Tyson Invitational
2025
55m
6.83-Jan 18, 2025-Virginia Showcase
2025
200m-short-track
21.79-Jan 18, 2025-Virginia Showcase
2025
200m
21.79-Jan 18, 2025
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Virginia Showcase
2025
300m-short-track
34.95-Dec 12, 2025-Husker Holiday Open, Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE (i)
2025
300m
34.95-Dec 12, 2025
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Husker Holiday Open, Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE (i)
2025
4x400Metre
3:15.61-Dec 12, 2025
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Husker Holiday Open, Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE (i)

2026

28 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
46.76-May 27NCAA Division I West First Rounds
4x400m
3:09.10-May 17Big Ten Outdoor Track & Field Championships
4x100m
41.42-May 17Big Ten Outdoor Track & Field Championships
400m
46.09-May 15Big Ten Outdoor Track & Field Championships
4x400m
3:07.98-May 2Desert Heat Classic
400m
46.08-May 2Desert Heat Classic
4x100m
41.45-Apr 25116th Drake Relays
4x100m
41.13-Apr 25116th Drake Relays
4x400m
3:08.53-Apr 25116th Drake Relays
4x200Metre
1:24.82-Apr 24116th Drake Relays
4x100m
41.67-Apr 18Big Red Classic
4x400m
3:10.52-Apr 18Big Red Classic
200m
21.43-0.5Apr 11Spec Towns Invitational
400m
46.94-Apr 11Spec Towns Invitational
400m
46.94-Apr 9Spec Towns Invitational
200m
21.43-0.5Apr 9Spec Towns Invitational
4x400m
3:17.12-Apr 3Husker Spring Kick-Off
4x400m
3:13.52-Mar 28Hurricane Collegiate Invitational
300m
33.75-Mar 27Hurricane Collegiate Invitational
4x400Metre
3:11.54-Feb 28Big Ten Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships
400m-short-track
47.99-Feb 27Big Ten Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships
400m-short-track
47.99-Feb 26Big Ten Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships
4x400Metre
3:09.41-Feb 14Tyson Invitational
400m-short-track
48.88-Feb 6Frank Sevigne Husker Invitational, Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE (i) - Invitational Events
4x400Metre
3:11.56-Feb 6Frank Sevigne Husker Invitational, Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE (i) - Invitational Events
4x400Metre
3:14.60-Jan 24Mark Colligan Memorial
600m-short-track
1:22.69-Jan 24Mark Colligan Memorial
400m-short-track
DNF-Jan 16Graduate Classic

2025

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
300m-short-track
34.95-Dec 12Husker Holiday Open, Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE (i)
4x400Metre
3:15.61-Dec 12Husker Holiday Open, Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE (i)
55m
6.83-Jan 18Virginia Showcase
200m-short-track
21.79-Jan 18Virginia Showcase

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Richard Simpson's 400 Metres Short Track personal best?

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).

Which events does Richard Simpson compete in?

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

How did Richard Simpson perform in 2026?

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.