Shamier Little

Born
Mar 20, 1995 (31 years old)
Events
400 m hurdles · 400 m

Shamier Little is a United States sprinter, born on March 20, 1995. She competes primarily in the 200m, 400m and 800m.

Her personal bests include 23.01 in the 200m, 49.68 in the 400m, 2:04.39 in the 800m, 13.41 in the 100mH and 52.39 in the 400mH. She has earned 20 gold and 4 silver medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 400 m hurdles52.39
2026 season best54.15Jun 6, 2026 · Cushing Stadium, College Station, TX
Medals4Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 silver · World Championships: 2 silver
World record3:07.414x400 Metres Relay Short Track

As of Nov 5, 2026: 400 m hurdles 52.39 (#7 all-time), 400 m 49.68 (#82 all-time), 2026 season best 54.15 (Jun 6, 2026, Cushing Stadium, College Station, TX (USA)) · Last competition: World Athletics Ultimate Championship, Sep 11, 2026, 54.53 · Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 silver · World Championships: 2 silver · World record (4x400 Metres Relay Short Track) · 31 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
200mTX 201723.01*1,134 pts––
400mMonaco 202349.681,219 pts#82#72
800mAR 20212:04.391,085 pts––
100mHTX 201413.41*1,095 pts––
400mHStockholm 202152.391,256 pts#7#18
4x100mTX 201543.72––

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Medals

CompetitionsGoldSilverBronzeTotal
Olympic Games11–2
World Championships–2–2
Total13–4

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026200m 23.03+4.0Apr 10, 202644 Farms Team Invitational
2026200m-short-track 23.68–Jan 24, 2026Texas A&M Ted Nelson Invitational
2026200m-short-track Indoor23.68–Jan 24, 2026Texas A&M Ted Nelson Invitational
2026400m 51.06–Jul 3, 2026Meeting Stanislas Nancy, Stade Raymond Petit, Tomblaine - National Events
2026400m-short-track Indoor51.78–Mar 1, 2026USA Indoor Championships
2026400mH 54.15–Jun 6, 2026USATF Lone Star Grand Prix
20264x400Metre Indoor3:25.81–Mar 22, 2026World Athletics Indoor Championships
20264x400m 3:35.25–Apr 4, 2026Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays presented by Truist
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Shamier Little's 400 m hurdles personal best is 52.39, set on Jul 4, 2021 in Olympiastadion, Stockholm (SWE), #7 on the all-time list.

Shamier Little competes in the 400 m hurdles and 400 m.

2026 season best: 54.15, set on Jun 6, 2026 in Cushing Stadium, College Station, TX (USA). Last competition: World Athletics Ultimate Championship on Sep 11, 2026, 54.53.

Shamier Little has won 2 Olympic Games medals and 2 World Championships medals.

Yes, Shamier Little holds the 4x400 Metres Relay Short Track world record with 3:07.41.