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William Shelton
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William Shelton is a United States sprinter. He competes primarily in the 200m, 400m and 800m.
His personal bests include 22.66 in the 200m, 47.40 in the 400m, 1:50.92 in the 800m, 3:08.71 in the 4x400m and 1:53.52 in the 800m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Key facts
400 Metres Short Track
47.40
600 Metres Short Track
1:19.92
2026 season best
47.67
Feb 21, 2026 · CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (USA) (i)
Last competition
SWAC Men's and Women's Outdoor Track and Field Championships
May 11, 2026 · 1:52.45
As of Sep 17, 2026: 400 Metres Short Track 47.40, 600 Metres Short Track 1:19.92, 2026 season best 47.67 (Feb 21, 2026, CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (USA) (i)) · Last competition: SWAC Men's and Women's Outdoor Track and Field Championships, May 11, 2026, 1:52.45
PB
Personal bests
22.66
47.40
1:50.92
3:08.71
1:53.52
3:10.88
47.40
22.66
34.59
34.59
1:19.92
1:19.92
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 400m | 47.67 | - | Feb 21, 2026 | ↑ | SWAC Men's and Women's Indoor Track and Field Championships, CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (i) |
| 2026 | 400m-short-track | 47.67 | - | Feb 21, 2026 | ↑ | SWAC Men's and Women's Indoor Track and Field Championships, CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (i) |
| 2026 | 500m-short-tracki | 1:03.40 | - | Jan 9, 2026 | - | - |
| 2026 | 800m | 1:51.07 | - | Mar 27, 2026 | ↑ | Terry Long Florida State University Relays |
| 2026 | 800m-short-track | 1:53.52 | - | Feb 7, 2026 | ↑ | Badgers Windy City Invite |
| 2026 | 4x400m | 3:11.61 | - | Apr 18, 2026 | ↑ | Tom Jones Memorial |
| 2025 | 200m-short-track | 22.66 | - | Jan 24, 2025 | - | RADD Sports College Invitational and Multi-Event |
| 2025 | 200m | 22.66 | - | Jan 24, 2025 | - | RADD Sports College Invitational and Multi-Event |
| 2025 | 400m | 47.40 | - | Dec 5, 2025 | ↑ | Clemson Opener |
| 2025 | 400m-short-track | 47.40 | - | Dec 5, 2025 | ↑ | Clemson Opener |
| 2025 | 800m | 1:50.92 | - | May 13, 2025 | ↑ | SWAC Men's and Women's Outdoor Track and Field Championships |
| 2025 | 800m-short-track | 1:56.00 | - | Jan 25, 2025 | ↑ | RADD Sports College Invitational and Multi-Event |
| 2025 | 4x400m | 3:08.71 | - | May 13, 2025 | ↑ | SWAC Men's and Women's Outdoor Track and Field Championships |
| 2025 | 4x400Metre | 3:10.88 | - | Dec 5, 2025 | ↑ | Clemson Opener |
| 2024 | 300m-short-track | 34.59 | - | Dec 6, 2024 | ↑ | Clemson Opener, Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (i) |
| 2024 | 300m | 34.59 | - | Dec 6, 2024 | ↑ | Clemson Opener, Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (i) |
| 2024 | 400m | 48.45 | - | Apr 13, 2024 | ↑ | Tom Jones Memorial, Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL - Invitational Events |
| 2024 | 800m | 1:56.04 | - | Mar 16, 2024 | ↑ | UCF Black & Gold Invite |
| 2024 | 800m-short-track | 1:56.55 | - | Feb 10, 2024 | ↑ | The Badgers Windy City Invite |
| 2024 | 4x400Metre | 3:13.55 | - | Feb 10, 2024 | ↑ | The Badgers Windy City Invite |
| 2024 | 4x400m | 3:14.22 | - | Apr 13, 2024 | ↑ | Tom Jones Memorial, Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL - Invitational Events |
| 2023 | 300m-short-track | 35.03 | - | Dec 8, 2023 | ↑ | Clemson Opener |
| 2023 | 300m | 35.03 | - | Dec 8, 2023 | ↑ | Clemson Opener |
| 2023 | 400m | 47.93 | - | Apr 22, 2023 | ↑ | Georgia Tech Invitational, Geroge C. Griffin Track, Atlanta, GA |
| 2023 | 600m | 1:19.92 | - | Dec 8, 2023 | - | Clemson Opener |
| 2023 | 600m-short-track | 1:19.92 | - | Dec 8, 2023 | - | Clemson Opener |
| 2023 | 4x400m | 3:15.79 | - | Mar 24, 2023 | ↑ | FSU Relays |
| 2022 | 400m-short-track | 49.68 | - | Mar 11, 2022 | ↑ | Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | 400m | 49.68 | - | Mar 11, 2022 | ↑ | Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2021 | 400m | 47.71 | - | Apr 30, 2021 | ↑ | Mickey Miller Blackwell Stadium, Gulf Shores, AL (USA) |
| 2021 | 400m-short-track | 50.31 | - | Feb 5, 2021 | ↑ | CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (USA) (i) |
| 2021 | 800m | 1:54.73 | - | Feb 28, 2021 | ↑ | Virginia Beach Sports Center, Virginia Beach, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2021 | 800m-short-track | 1:54.73 | - | Feb 28, 2021 | ↑ | Virginia Beach Sports Center, Virginia Beach, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | 400m-short-track | 50.19 | - | Dec 12, 2020 | ↑ | CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | 400m | 50.19 | - | Dec 12, 2020 | ↑ | CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (USA) (i) |
2026
16 performances2025
22 performances2024
9 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4x400Metre | 3:14.02 | - | Dec 6 | Clemson Opener, Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (i) |
300m-short-track | 34.59 | - | Dec 6 | Clemson Opener, Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (i) |
4x400m | 3:14.22 | - | Apr 13 | Tom Jones Memorial, Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL - Invitational Events |
400m | 48.45 | - | Apr 13 | Tom Jones Memorial, Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL - Invitational Events |
800m | 1:59.83 | - | Mar 22 | FSU Relays, Florida State University - Mike Long Track, Tallahassee, FL |
800m | 1:56.04 | - | Mar 16 | UCF Black & Gold Invite |
800m | 1:56.04 | - | Mar 15 | UCF Black & Gold Invite |
4x400Metre | 3:13.55 | - | Feb 10 | The Badgers Windy City Invite |
800m-short-track | 1:56.55 | - | Feb 10 | The Badgers Windy City Invite |
2023
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
300m-short-track | 35.03 | - | Dec 8 | Clemson Opener |
600m-short-track | 1:19.92 | - | Dec 8 | Clemson Opener |
4x400m | 3:17.50 | - | Apr 22 | Georgia Tech Invitational, Geroge C. Griffin Track, Atlanta, GA |
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Honours
No medals
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is William Shelton's 400 Metres Short Track personal best?
William Shelton's 400 Metres Short Track personal best is 47.40, set on Dec 5, 2025 in Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (USA) (i).
Which events does William Shelton compete in?
William Shelton competes in the 400 Metres Short Track and 600 Metres Short Track.
How did William Shelton perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 47.67, set on Feb 21, 2026 in CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (USA) (i). Last competition: SWAC Men's and Women's Outdoor Track and Field Championships on May 11, 2026, 1:52.45.