Samantha Kavanagh

Samantha Kavanagh

Born
Jan 1, 2005 (21 years old)
Events
800 m · 600 Metres Short Track

Samantha Kavanagh is a United States sprinter, born on January 1, 2005. She competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 4x400m.

Her personal bests include 57.01 in the 400m, 2:07.82 in the 800m, 3:45.22 in the 4x400m, 2:12.32 in the 800m-short-track and 2:13.81 in the 800m-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 800 m2:07.82
2026 season best2:07.82Apr 18, 2026 · Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL
Personal best · 600 Metres Short Track1:33.29
Last competitionEast Coast RelaysMay 2, 2026 · 2:09.04

As of Nov 14, 2026: 800 m 2:07.82, 600 Metres Short Track 1:33.29, 2026 season best 2:07.82 (Apr 18, 2026, Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL (USA)) · Last competition: East Coast Relays, May 2, 2026, 2:09.04 · 21 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
400mIA 2018United States 400 m all-time list57.01940 pts––
800mFL 2026United States 800 m all-time list2:07.821,027 pts–#976
4x400mFL 2026United States 4 × 400 m all-time list3:45.22––
800m-short-trackIndoorTX 20242:12.32992 pts––
800m-short-trackAR 20262:13.81969 pts–#665
4x400MetreIndoorKY 20243:47.28––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026400m 57.07–Mar 21, 2026Hurricane Invitational
2026800m 2:07.82–Apr 18, 2026Tom Jones Memorial
2026800m-short-track Indoor2:12.58–Feb 13, 2026Clemson Tiger Paw Invitational, Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (i)
2026800m-short-track 2:13.81–Jan 30, 2026Razorback Invitational
20264x400m 3:45.22–Apr 18, 2026Tom Jones Memorial
2025800m 2:12.17–Apr 19, 2025Tom Jones Memorial, Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL - Olympic Development
20254x400m 3:47.79–Apr 5, 2025Pepsi Florida Relays, Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL - Olympic Development
2024600YardsSh Indoor1:27.13–Feb 2, 2024DeLoss Dodds Invitational and Combined Events, Ahearn Field House, Manhattan, KS (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Samantha Kavanagh's 800 m personal best is 2:07.82, set on Apr 18, 2026 in Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL (USA).

Samantha Kavanagh competes in the 800 m and 600 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 2:07.82, set on Apr 18, 2026 in Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL (USA). Last competition: East Coast Relays on May 2, 2026, 2:09.04.