Sanai Gaines

United StatesUnited StatesActive
Born
Jan 1, 2006 (20 years old)
Events
200 Metres Short Track · 300 Metres Short Track

Sanai Gaines is a United States sprinter, born on January 1, 2006. She competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 200m.

Her personal bests include 12.70 in the 100m, 25.26 in the 200m, 25.29 in the 200m, 57.20 in the 400m and 5.16 in the LJ. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 200 Metres Short Track25.26
2026 season best6.34May 15, 2026
2026 season best
Personal best · 300 Metres Short Track41.16
Last competitionNCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KYMay 28, 2026 · 5.16
NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY

As of Nov 13, 2026: 200 Metres Short Track 25.26, 300 Metres Short Track 41.16, 2026 season best 6.34 (May 15, 2026) · Last competition: NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY, May 28, 2026, 5.16 · 20 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
100mFL 2022United States 100 m all-time list12.70857 pts––
200mIndoorSC 202525.26970 pts––
200mVA 2026United States 200 m all-time list25.29915 pts––
400mFL 2023United States 400 m all-time list57.20934 pts––
LJNC 2022United States Long Jump all-time list5.16*818 pts–#212
4x400MetreIndoorSC 20253:50.22––

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026LJ 6.34+1.9May 15, 2026Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships
202660m Indoor7.94–Jan 10, 2026Gamecock Opener
202660m 7.94–Jan 10, 2026Gamecock Opener
2026200m 25.29-1.0May 14, 2026Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships
2026400m 1:01.10–Mar 27, 2026–
2025200m Indoor25.26–Dec 5, 2025Clemson Opener
2025200m-short-track Indoor25.26–Dec 5, 2025Clemson Opener
2025300m Indoor41.16–Jan 17, 2025Jimmy Carnes Track and Field Meet, Alachua County Sports Complex, Gainesville, FL (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Sanai Gaines's 200 Metres Short Track personal best is 25.26, set on Dec 5, 2025 in Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (USA) (i).

Sanai Gaines competes in the 200 Metres Short Track and 300 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 6.34, set on May 15, 2026. Last competition: NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY on May 28, 2026, 5.16.