Riley Burkey

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Events
800 Metres Short Track · 200 m

Riley Burkey is a United States sprinter. She competes primarily in the 200m, 400m and 800m.

Her personal bests include 24.79 in the 200m, 58.40 in the 400m, 2:09.34 in the 800m, 2:10.40 in the 800m and 15.30 in the 100mH. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track2:10.40
2026 season best2:10.40Jan 30, 2026 · Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA
2026 season best
Personal best · 200 m24.79
Last competitionBig 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship, Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZMay 15, 2026 · 2:09.68
Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship, Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ

As of Nov 13, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 2:10.40, 200 m 24.79, 2026 season best 2:10.40 (Jan 30, 2026, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA)) · Last competition: Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship, Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ, May 15, 2026, 2:09.68

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
200mCA 2025United States 200 m all-time list24.79*961 pts––
400mTX 2021United States 400 m all-time list58.40892 pts––
800mCO 2026United States 800 m all-time list2:09.341,002 pts––
800mIndoorMA 20262:10.401,021 pts–#314
100mHKS 2025United States 100 m hurdles all-time list15.30860 pts––
HJIndoorCO 20221.65878 pts––

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026400m 58.64–Mar 27, 2026Jack Christiansen Invitational
2026800m Indoor2:09.34–May 2, 2026Doug Max Invitational
2026800m 2:09.34–May 2, 2026Doug Max Invitational
2026800m-short-track 2:10.40–Jan 30, 2026Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
2026800m-short-track Indoor2:10.40–Jan 30, 2026Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
2026DistanceMe Indoor11:22.85–Feb 27, 2026Big 12 Indoor Track & Field Championship
2025HJ 1.63–May 15, 2025Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship, Rock Chalk Park, Lawrence, KS
2025LJ 5.58+1.2Apr 11, 2025Bryan Clay Invitational
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Riley Burkey's 800 Metres Short Track personal best is 2:10.40, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA).

Riley Burkey competes in the 800 Metres Short Track and 200 m.

2026 season best: 2:10.40, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA). Last competition: Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship, Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ on May 15, 2026, 2:09.68.