William Shelton

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Events
400 Metres Short Track · 600 Metres Short Track

William Shelton is a United States sprinter. He competes primarily in the 200m, 400m and 400m.

His personal bests include 22.66 in the 200m, 47.71 in the 400m, 47.40 in the 400m, 1:50.92 in the 800m and 3:08.71 in the 4x400m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 400 Metres Short Track47.74
2026 season best47.74Jan 30, 2026 · Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC
2026 season best
Personal best · 600 Metres Short Track1:19.92
Last competitionSWAC Men's and Women's Outdoor Track and Field ChampionshipsMay 11, 2026 · 1:52.45
SWAC Men's and Women's Outdoor Track and Field Championships

As of Nov 14, 2026: 400 Metres Short Track 47.74, 600 Metres Short Track 1:19.92, 2026 season best 47.74 (Jan 30, 2026, Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (USA)) · Last competition: SWAC Men's and Women's Outdoor Track and Field Championships, May 11, 2026, 1:52.45

NCAA all-time #71 in 500 Metres Short Track

Personal bests

WA points calculator →
DisciplineResultAll-time2026
200mIndoorFL 202522.66896 pts––
400m2021United States 400 m all-time list47.71999 pts––
400mIndoorSC 202547.401,081 pts–#260
800mLA 2025United States 800 m all-time list1:50.921,000 pts––
4x400mLA 2025United States 4 × 400 m all-time list3:08.71––
800m-short-trackSC 20261:54.21961 pts–#792

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026400m Indoor47.67–Feb 21, 2026SWAC Men's and Women's Indoor Track and Field Championships, CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (i)
2026400m-short-track Indoor47.67–Feb 21, 2026SWAC Men's and Women's Indoor Track and Field Championships, CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (i)
2026400m-short-track 47.74–Jan 30, 2026Bob Pollock Invitational
2026500m-short-track Indoor1:03.40–Jan 9, 2026–
2026800m 1:51.07–Mar 27, 2026Terry Long Florida State University Relays
2026800m-short-track Indoor1:53.52–Feb 7, 2026Badgers Windy City Invite
2026800m-short-track 1:54.21–Jan 30, 2026Bob Pollock Invitational
20264x400m 3:11.61–Apr 18, 2026Tom Jones Memorial
FAQ

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William Shelton's 400 Metres Short Track personal best is 47.74, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (USA).

William Shelton competes in the 400 Metres Short Track and 600 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 47.74, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (USA). Last competition: SWAC Men's and Women's Outdoor Track and Field Championships on May 11, 2026, 1:52.45.