Zaya Akins

Zaya Akins

United StatesUnited StatesActive
Born
Aug 30, 2005 (21 years old)
Events
400 Metres Short Track · 300 Metres Short Track

Zaya Akins is a United States sprinter, born on August 30, 2005. She competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.

Her personal bests include 11.36 in the 100m, 22.84 in the 200m, 51.15 in the 400m, 51.33 in the 400m and 42.40 in the 4x100m. She has earned 3 gold and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 400 Metres Short Track51.15
2026 season best51.15Jan 23, 2026 · Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC
2026 season best
Personal best · 300 Metres Short Track36.27
Last competitionEast Coast RelaysMay 2, 2026 · DNS
East Coast Relays

As of Nov 13, 2026: 400 Metres Short Track 51.15, 300 Metres Short Track 36.27, 2026 season best 51.15 (Jan 23, 2026, Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (USA)) · Last competition: East Coast Relays, May 2, 2026, DNS · 21 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
100mAL 2026United States 100 m all-time list11.361,123 pts–#227
200mAL 2026United States 200 m all-time list22.841,151 pts–#91
400mIndoorSC 202651.151,194 pts–#2
400mKY 2024United States 400 m all-time list51.331,153 pts#569#99
4x100mOR 2025United States 4 × 100 m all-time list42.40–#73
4x400mFL 2026United States 4 × 400 m all-time list3:23.42–#36

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026100m 11.36+1.0Apr 25, 2026Tiger Track Classic
2026200m 22.84+1.1Apr 25, 2026Tiger Track Classic
2026200m-short-track 23.28–Jan 30, 2026Razorback Invitational
2026200m-short-track Indoor23.43–Feb 7, 2026Carolina Classic, South Carolina Indoor T&F Complex, Columbia, SC (i)
20264x100m 42.82–May 2, 2026East Coast Relays
2026400m-short-track 51.15–Jan 23, 2026Orange and Purple Invitational
2026400m 51.43–Mar 27, 2026Raleigh Relays
2026400m Indoor51.43–Mar 27, 2026Raleigh Relays
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Zaya Akins's 400 Metres Short Track personal best is 51.15, set on Jan 22, 2026 in Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (USA).

Zaya Akins competes in the 400 Metres Short Track and 300 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 51.15, set on Jan 23, 2026 in Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (USA). Last competition: East Coast Relays on May 2, 2026, DNS.