Taiya Shelby

Taiya Shelby

United StatesUnited StatesActive
Born
Aug 16, 2000 (26 years old)
Events
600 Metres Short Track · 800 Metres Short Track

Taiya Shelby is a United States sprinter, born on August 16, 2000. She competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.

Her personal bests include 12.28 in the 100m, 23.36 in the 200m, 51.43 in the 400m, 2:00.02 in the 800m and 44.93 in the 4x100m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 600 Metres Short Track1:24.99
2026 season best1:24.99Jan 31, 2026 · Ashenfelter Indoor Track, State College, PA
2026 season best
Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track2:07.41
Last competitionUSA ChampionshipsJul 23, 2026 · 2:07.05
USA Championships

As of Nov 13, 2026: 600 Metres Short Track 1:24.99, 800 Metres Short Track 2:07.41, 2026 season best 1:24.99 (Jan 31, 2026, Ashenfelter Indoor Track, State College, PA (USA)) · Last competition: USA Championships, Jul 23, 2026, 2:07.05 · 26 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
100mTN 2019United States 100 m all-time list12.28937 pts––
200mTN 2022United States 200 m all-time list23.36*1,099 pts––
400mLA 2023United States 400 m all-time list51.431,149 pts#621–
800mGuelph 2026United States 800 m all-time list2:00.021,162 pts–#92
4x100mGA 2022United States 4 × 100 m all-time list44.93––
4x400mLA 2023United States 4 × 400 m all-time list3:32.29––

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026400m-short-track Indoor52.32–Feb 20, 2026Navy Select, Navy-Wesley A. Brown FH, Annapolis, MD (i) - Collegiate
2026400m Indoor52.32–Feb 20, 2026Navy Select, Navy-Wesley A. Brown FH, Annapolis, MD (i) - Collegiate
2026600m-short-track Indoor1:24.99–Jan 31, 2026Penn State National Open
2026600m-short-track 1:24.99–Jan 31, 2026Penn State National Open
2026600m Indoor1:24.99–Jan 31, 2026Penn State National Open
2026800m 2:00.02–Jun 3, 2026Royal City Inferno Track and Field Festival
2026800m-short-track Indoor2:01.06–Feb 14, 2026Widener Indoor Classic, Ott Center for Track & Field, Philadelphia, PA (i)
20264x400Metre Indoor3:21.35–Mar 21, 2026World Athletics Indoor Championships
FAQ

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Taiya Shelby's 600 Metres Short Track personal best is 1:24.99, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Ashenfelter Indoor Track, State College, PA (USA).

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

2026 season best: 1:24.99, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Ashenfelter Indoor Track, State College, PA (USA). Last competition: USA Championships on Jul 23, 2026, 2:07.05.