Russell Dinkins
United StatesActive- Born
- Jun 27, 1989 (37 years old)
- Events
- 600 Metres Short Track · 800 Metres Short Track
Russell Dinkins is a United States sprinter, born on June 27, 1989. He competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 4x400m.
His personal bests include 46.95 in the 400m, 1:46.40 in the 800m, 3:05.86 in the 4x400m, 1:46.99 in the 800m-short-track and 1:46.99 in the 800m-short-track. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Personal best · 600 Metres Short Track1:15.86
2026 season best1:51.20Jul 3, 2026 · Emerson Field, Concord, MA
Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track1:46.99
Last competitionClassique d'Athlétisme de QuébecJul 3, 2026 · 1:51.20
As of Nov 4, 2026: 600 Metres Short Track 1:15.86, 800 Metres Short Track 1:46.99, 2026 season best 1:51.20 (Jul 3, 2026, Emerson Field, Concord, MA (USA)) · Last competition: Classique d'Athlétisme de Québec, Jul 3, 2026, 1:51.20 · 37 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 800m | 1:51.20 | – | Jul 3, 2026 | Classique d'Athlétisme de Québec |
| 2025 | 600m-short-track Indoor | 1:19.98 | – | Dec 6, 2025 | Penn Opener |
| 2025 | 600m Indoor | 1:19.98 | – | Dec 6, 2025 | Penn Opener |
| 2025 | 600m | 1:21.26 | – | Jun 8, 2025 | 800m Series #1 |
| 2025 | 800m | 1:48.46 | – | Aug 20, 2025 | Internationales Abendsportfest |
| 2025 | 800m-short-track Indoor | 1:50.00 | – | Feb 7, 2025 | Fastrack National Invite |
| 2024 | 800m | 1:48.12 | – | Jun 8, 2024 | The Adrian Martinez Classic |
| 2021 | 800m | 1:48.38 | – | May 29, 2021 | Griswold Stadium, Portland, OR (USA) |