Ruby Barton

Ruby Barton

New ZealandNew ZealandActive
Born
Mar 28, 2004 (22 years old)
Events
800 Metres Short Track · 1000 Metres Short Track

Ruby Barton is a New Zealand sprinter, born on March 28, 2004. She competes primarily in the 200m, 400m and 800m.

Her personal bests include 27.57 in the 200m, 60.40 in the 400m, 2:15.37 in the 800m, 4:42.95 in the 1500m and 2:20.96 in the 800m-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing New Zealand.

Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track2:20.96
2026 season best2:20.96Jan 30, 2026 · Ott Center for Track & Field, Philadelphia, PA
2026 season best
Personal best · 1000 Metres Short Track3:01.07
Last competitionPenn InvitationalJan 30, 2026 · 2:20.96
Penn Invitational

As of Nov 13, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 2:20.96, 1000 Metres Short Track 3:01.07, 2026 season best 2:20.96 (Jan 30, 2026, Ott Center for Track & Field, Philadelphia, PA (USA)) · Last competition: Penn Invitational, Jan 30, 2026, 2:20.96 · 22 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
200mWellington 2020New Zealand 200 m all-time list27.57*720 pts–
400mWellington 2019New Zealand 400 m all-time list60.40824 pts–
800mHamilton 2021New Zealand 800 m all-time list2:15.37904 pts–
1500mMasterton 2021New Zealand 1500 m all-time list4:42.95885 pts–
800m-short-trackPA 20262:20.96866 pts–
800m-short-trackIndoorMA 20232:16.29933 pts–

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m-short-track 2:20.96–Jan 30, 2026Penn Invitational
2026800m Indoor2:20.96–Jan 30, 2026Penn Invitational
2026800m-short-track Indoor2:20.96–Jan 30, 2026Penn Invitational
2025800m 2:18.02–Apr 25, 2025Ken O'Brien Pre Conference Qualifier, University of Masschusetts, Amherst, MA
20251000m Indoor2:59.77–Jan 25, 2025Riverhawk Invitational
20251000m-short-track Indoor2:59.77–Jan 25, 2025Riverhawk Invitational
2024800m 2:17.97–Mar 23, 2024UCF Knights Invite, UCF Soccer and Track Complex, Orlando, FL
20241000m Indoor2:58.51–Feb 9, 2024Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Ruby Barton's 800 Metres Short Track personal best is 2:20.96, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Ott Center for Track & Field, Philadelphia, PA (USA).

Ruby Barton competes in the 800 Metres Short Track and 1000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 2:20.96, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Ott Center for Track & Field, Philadelphia, PA (USA). Last competition: Penn Invitational on Jan 30, 2026, 2:20.96.