William Wright
United StatesActive- Events
- 800 Metres Short Track
William Wright is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 800m, 800m and 800m-short-track.
His personal bests include 1:51.41 in the 800m, 1:52.74 in the 800m, 1:51.41 in the 800m-short-track, 2:31.21 in the 1000m and 2:31.21 in the 1000m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track1:51.41
2026 season best50.31Feb 6, 2026
Last competitionClemson OpenerDec 5, 2025 · 49.91
As of Nov 13, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 1:51.41, 2026 season best 50.31 (Feb 6, 2026) · Last competition: Clemson Opener, Dec 5, 2025, 49.91
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
800mIndoorSC 20231:51.411,040 pts–
800m-short-trackIndoorSC 20231:51.411,040 pts–
1000mIndoorSC 20222:31.21898 pts–
1000m-short-trackIndoorSC 20222:31.21898 pts–
1000m-short-track20222:31.21898 pts–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 400m-short-track Indoor | 50.31 | – | Feb 6, 2026 | Camel City Sprints |
| 2025 | 60m Indoor | 7.12 | – | Dec 5, 2025 | Clemson Opener |
| 2025 | 200m | 22.56 | +1.7 | Mar 22, 2025 | Charlotte 49er Classic |
| 2025 | 400m-short-track Indoor | 49.91 | – | Dec 5, 2025 | Clemson Opener |
| 2025 | 400m | 50.23 | – | Mar 21, 2025 | Charlotte 49er Classic |
| 2023 | 800m Indoor | 1:51.41 | – | Feb 11, 2023 | Clemson Tiger Paw Invitational, Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (i) |
| 2023 | 800m-short-track Indoor | 1:51.41 | – | Feb 11, 2023 | Clemson Tiger Paw Invitational, Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (i) |
| 2023 | 800m | 1:52.74 | – | Apr 14, 2023 | Tom Jones Memorial |