Zaya Akins
USAWomenZaya 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, 42.40 in the 4x100m and 3:23.42 in the 4x400m. 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.
As of Sep 26, 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) (i)) · Last competition: East Coast Relays, May 2, 2026, 3:43.21 · 21 years old
Personal bests
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 100m | 11.36 | +1.0 | Apr 25, 2026 | ↑ | Tiger Track Classic |
| 2026 | 200m | 22.84 | +1.1 | Apr 25, 2026 | ↑ | Tiger Track Classic |
| 2026 | 200m-short-track | 23.28 | - | Jan 30, 2026 | ↑ | Razorback Invitational |
| 2026 | 4x100m | 42.82 | - | May 2, 2026 | ↓ | East Coast Relays |
| 2026 | 400m-short-track | 51.15 | - | Jan 23, 2026 | ↑ | Orange and Purple Invitational |
| 2026 | 400m | 51.43 | - | Mar 27, 2026 | ↑ | Raleigh Relays |
| 2026 | 4x400m | 3:23.42 | - | Apr 18, 2026 | ↑ | Tom Jones Memorial |
| 2026 | 4x400Metre | 3:26.44 | - | Mar 14, 2026 | ↑ | NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships |
| 2026 | DistanceMe | 10:48.42 | - | Feb 21, 2026 | - | ASICS Last Chance Invitational |
| 2025 | 200m | 23.10 | +1.5 | Apr 19, 2025 | ↑ | Michael Johnson Invitational, Clyde Hart Track & Field Stadium, Waco, TX |
| 2025 | 200m-short-track | 23.12 | - | Mar 1, 2025 | ↑ | Southeastern Conference Indoor Track & Field Championship, R.A. "Murray" Fasken Indoor Track Stadium, College Station, TX (i) |
| 2025 | 300m-short-track | 36.27 | - | Dec 5, 2025 | ↑ | Clemson Opener |
| 2025 | 300m | 36.27 | - | Dec 5, 2025 | ↑ | Clemson Opener |
| 2025 | 4x100m | 42.40 | - | Jun 14, 2025 | ↓ | NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
| 2025 | 400m | 51.34 | - | May 3, 2025 | ↑ | East Coast Relays, University of North Florda Jax Track at Hodges Stadium, Jacksonville, FL |
| 2025 | 400m-short-track | 51.39 | - | Mar 1, 2025 | ↑ | Southeastern Conference Indoor Track & Field Championship, R.A. "Murray" Fasken Indoor Track Stadium, College Station, TX (i) |
| 2025 | 4x400m | 3:24.26 | - | May 17, 2025 | ↑ | Southeastern Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships |
| 2025 | 4x400Metre | 3:27.24 | - | Mar 1, 2025 | ↑ | Southeastern Conference Indoor Track & Field Championship, R.A. "Murray" Fasken Indoor Track Stadium, College Station, TX (i) |
| 2024 | 200m | 23.15 | +3.2 | Mar 16, 2024 | ↑ | Alan Connie Shamrock Invitational |
| 2024 | 200m-short-track | 23.31 | - | Feb 10, 2024 | ↑ | Clemson Tiger Paw Invitational |
| 2024 | 300m-short-track | 37.25 | - | Dec 6, 2024 | ↑ | Clemson Opener, Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (i) |
| 2024 | 300m | 37.25 | - | Dec 6, 2024 | ↑ | Clemson Opener, Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (i) |
| 2024 | 4x100m | 42.46 | - | May 25, 2024 | ↓ | NCAA Division I East First Rounds |
| 2024 | 400m | 51.33 | - | May 25, 2024 | ↑ | NCAA Division I East First Rounds |
| 2024 | 400m-short-track | 52.23 | - | Feb 9, 2024 | ↑ | Clemson Tiger Paw Invitational |
| 2024 | 4x400m | 3:24.86 | - | Jun 8, 2024 | ↑ | NCAA Division I Outdoor Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
| 2024 | 4x400Metre | 3:26.05 | - | Feb 24, 2024 | ↑ | SEC Indoor Championships, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (i) |
| 2023 | 300m | 36.77 | - | Dec 8, 2023 | ↑ | Clemson Opener |
| 2023 | 300m-short-track | 36.77 | - | Dec 8, 2023 | ↑ | Clemson Opener |
| 2023 | 400m-short-track | 53.45 | - | Mar 10, 2023 | ↑ | New Balance Nationals Indoor |
| 2023 | 400m | 53.45 | - | Mar 10, 2023 | ↑ | New Balance Nationals Indoor |
| 2023 | 4x400Metre | 3:36.46 | - | Dec 8, 2023 | ↑ | Clemson Opener |
| 2022 | 400m | 52.88 | - | Jun 16, 2022 | ↑ | Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA (USA) |
| 2022 | 400m-short-track | 53.26 | - | Mar 12, 2022 | ↑ | Ocean Breeze Athl. Complex, New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | 4x400m | 3:32.94 | - | Aug 5, 2022 | ↑ | World Athletics U20 Championships |
| 2021 | 100m | 11.82 | +0.6 | Jul 2, 2021 | ↑ | Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 2021 | 200m | 23.81 | +1.5 | Jul 2, 2021 | ↑ | Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 2019 | 100m | 12.19 | -0.8 | Jul 30, 2019 | ↑ | Greensboro, NC (USA) |
| 2019 | 200m | 24.51 | +0.8 | Aug 2, 2019 | ↑ | Greensboro, NC (USA) |
| 2019 | 400m | 55.17 | - | Aug 2, 2019 | ↑ | Greensboro, NC (USA) |
| 2017 | 100m | 12.41 | +0.1 | Jul 31, 2017 | ↑ | Ypsilanti, MI (USA) |
| 2017 | 200m | 25.23 | -0.3 | Aug 1, 2017 | ↑ | Ypsilanti, MI (USA) |
| 2017 | 400m | 57.03 | - | Aug 1, 2017 | ↑ | Ypsilanti, MI (USA) |
2026
27 performances2025
23 performancesHonours
World Athletics U20 Championships
4x400 Metres Relay
World Athletics U20 Championships
400 Metres
NCAA Division I Indoor Championships
4x400 Metres Relay Short Track
World Athletics U20 Championships
4x400 Metres Relay
Frequently asked questions
What is Zaya Akins's 400 Metres Short Track personal best?
Zaya Akins's 400 Metres Short Track personal best is 51.15, set on Jan 23, 2026 in Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (USA) (i).
Which events does Zaya Akins compete in?
Zaya Akins competes in the 400 Metres Short Track and 300 Metres Short Track.
How did Zaya Akins perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 51.15, set on Jan 23, 2026 in Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (USA) (i). Last competition: East Coast Relays on May 2, 2026, 3:43.21.