Samantha Watson

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Samantha Watson

United StatesUnited StatesActive
Born
Nov 10, 1999 (26 years old)
Events
800 Metres Short Track · 600 Metres

Samantha Watson is a United States sprinter, born on November 10, 1999. She competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 1500m.

Her personal bests include 52.69 in the 400m, 1:59.96 in the 800m, 4:21.45 in the 1500m, 4:44.07 in the Mile and 4:44.07 in the Mile. She has earned 5 gold medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track2:01.78
2026 season best2:03.02Jan 24, 2026 · The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA
2026 season best
Personal best · 600 Metres1:26.01
Last competitionUSA ChampionshipsJul 23, 2026 · 2:02.83
USA Championships

As of Nov 8, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 2:01.78, 600 Metres 1:26.01, 2026 season best 2:03.02 (Jan 24, 2026, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (USA)) · Last competition: USA Championships, Jul 23, 2026, 2:02.83 · 26 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
400mNY 2015United States 400 m all-time list52.691,100 pts––
800mCA 2024United States 800 m all-time list1:59.961,163 pts#574#106
1500mCA 2018United States 1500 m all-time list4:21.451,040 pts––
Mile2022United States Mile all-time list4:44.071,020 pts––
MileIndoorWA 20224:44.071,048 pts––
3000mNY 2017United States 3000 m all-time list9:50.01945 pts––

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026600m 1:26.51–Apr 11, 2026Rafer Johnson/ Jackie Joyner-Kersee Invitational
2026800m 2:00.35–Jun 6, 2026USATF Lone Star Grand Prix
2026800m-short-track 2:03.02–Jan 24, 2026New Balance Indoor Grand Prix
2026800m-short-track Indoor2:03.02–Jan 24, 2026New Balance Indoor Grand Prix
20264x400m 3:34.09–Apr 11, 2026Rafer Johnson/ Jackie Joyner-Kersee Invitational
2025400m 53.20–May 10, 2025Franson Last Chance, Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA
2025500Metres Indoor1:10.55–Feb 2, 2025New Balance Indoor Grand Prix
2025500m-short-track Indoor1:10.55–Feb 2, 2025New Balance Indoor Grand Prix
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FAQ

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Samantha Watson's 800 Metres Short Track personal best is 2:01.78, set on Feb 11, 2017.

Samantha Watson competes in the 800 Metres Short Track and 600 Metres.

2026 season best: 2:03.02, set on Jan 24, 2026 in The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (USA). Last competition: USA Championships on Jul 23, 2026, 2:02.83.