Trotman Kertes

Events
400 Metres Short Track · 500 Metres Short Track

Trotman Kertes is a United States sprinter. He competes primarily in the 400m, 4x400m and 4x400Metre.

His personal bests include 50.24 in the 400m, 3:18.62 in the 4x400m, 3:17.42 in the 4x400Metre, 52.83 in the 400m-short-track and 50.71 in the 400m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 400 Metres Short Track52.83
2026 season best52.83Jan 24, 2026 · Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY
Personal best · 500 Metres Short Track1:09.45
Last competitionAmerica East Outdoor Championships, Cushing Field Complex, Lowell, MAMay 9, 2026 · 50.96

As of Nov 13, 2026: 400 Metres Short Track 52.83, 500 Metres Short Track 1:09.45, 2026 season best 52.83 (Jan 24, 2026, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (USA)) · Last competition: America East Outdoor Championships, Cushing Field Complex, Lowell, MA, May 9, 2026, 50.96

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
400mVA 2025United States 400 m all-time list50.24844 pts––
4x400mVA 2025United States 4 × 400 m all-time list3:18.62––
4x400MetreIndoorMA 20243:17.42––
400m-short-trackNY 202652.83756 pts––
400m-short-trackIndoorNY 202550.71876 pts––
500MetresIndoorNY 20251:07.47–#257

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026400m 50.80–Apr 4, 2026Sam Howell Invitational
2026400m-short-track Indoor52.09–Feb 14, 2026Widener Indoor Classic, Ott Center for Track & Field, Philadelphia, PA (i)
2026400m-short-track 52.83–Jan 24, 2026Dr. Sander Scorcher
2026500m-short-track Indoor1:09.45–Jan 30, 2026Mets Indoor Championships
2026500Metres Indoor1:09.45–Jan 30, 2026Mets Indoor Championships
2026500m-short-track 1:09.45–Jan 30, 2026Mets Indoor Championships
20264x400m 3:19.38–Apr 4, 2026Sam Howell Invitational
2025400m 50.24–May 16, 2025IC4A/ECAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships
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Trotman Kertes's 400 Metres Short Track personal best is 52.83, set on Jan 24, 2026 in Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (USA).

Trotman Kertes competes in the 400 Metres Short Track and 500 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 52.83, set on Jan 24, 2026 in Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (USA). Last competition: America East Outdoor Championships, Cushing Field Complex, Lowell, MA on May 9, 2026, 50.96.