Shelby Buwalda

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Events
600 Metres Short Track · 800 Metres Short Track

Shelby Buwalda is a United States sprinter. She competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 4x400m.

Her personal bests include 56.88 in the 400m, 2:13.31 in the 800m, 3:46.14 in the 4x400m, 10.63 in the TJ and 2:18.66 in the 800m-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 600 Metres Short Track1:32.63
2026 season best1:32.51Feb 13, 2026
2026 season best
Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track2:18.66
Last competitionNAIA Outdoor Track & Field ChampionshipsMay 21, 2026 · 3:51.31
NAIA Outdoor Track & Field Championships

As of Nov 14, 2026: 600 Metres Short Track 1:32.63, 800 Metres Short Track 2:18.66, 2026 season best 1:32.51 (Feb 13, 2026) · Last competition: NAIA Outdoor Track & Field Championships, May 21, 2026, 3:51.31

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
400mSD 2026United States 400 m all-time list56.88945 pts––
800mIN 2024United States 800 m all-time list2:13.31937 pts––
4x400mIA 2026United States 4 × 400 m all-time list3:46.14––
TJSD 2023United States Triple Jump all-time list10.63777 pts––
800m-short-trackMN 20262:18.66899 pts––
800m-short-trackIndoorNE 20262:16.01937 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026400m 56.88–May 8, 2026USD Twilight
2026600m-short-track Indoor1:32.51–Feb 13, 2026–
2026600m Indoor1:32.51–Feb 14, 2026SDSU Indoor Classic
2026800m Indoor2:16.01–Feb 7, 2026Frank Sevigne Husker Invitational, Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE (i) - Invitational Events
2026800m-short-track Indoor2:16.01–Feb 7, 2026Frank Sevigne Husker Invitational, Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE (i) - Invitational Events
2026800m-short-track 2:18.66–Jan 31, 2026Mark Schuck Open & Multi
20264x400m 3:46.14–Apr 24, 2026116th Drake Relays
20264x400Metre Indoor3:47.73–Mar 5, 2026NAIA Indoor Track & Field National Championships
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Shelby Buwalda's 600 Metres Short Track personal best is 1:32.63, set on Mar 6, 2026 in Alachua County Sports Complex, Gainesville, FL (USA) (i).

Shelby Buwalda competes in the 600 Metres Short Track and 800 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 1:32.51, set on Feb 13, 2026. Last competition: NAIA Outdoor Track & Field Championships on May 21, 2026, 3:51.31.